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The melodies are always the most important part to me. I am pulled more to the groove than the chord progression. After you find the groove, you find the most simple chord progressions and then sit inside that groove.

Dave Matthews

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Dave Matthews
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: January 9
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Johannesburg
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South Africa
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