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In the past 3-4 years I've developed a habit of keeping numerous small cassette recorders in my house and in a bag with me so that I'm able to commit to tape memory song ideas on a constant basis.
Dwight Yoakam
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Dwight Yoakam
Age: 68
Born: 1956
Born: October 23
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