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I played recorder in assembly, then I became passionate about the guitar, I don't know why. I started on electric then moved to acoustic - my brother was playing bass in the next room.

Ellie Goulding

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Ellie Goulding
Age: 37
Born: 1986
Born: December 30
Actor
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Guitarist
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Hereford
Herefordshire
Elena Jane Goulding
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Next
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Bass
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