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There was not a lot of rock n roll in the house. Our parents didnt think it was very groovy, and I tend to agree with them. If you grew up with Charlie Parker, Bill Haley wasnt very hip.

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Elvis Costello
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: August 25
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