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My first instrument was the drums. Not quite sure why I quit and changed to guitar, but I'm sure my parents might have convinced me that the guitar was way better.

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Jill Sobule
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: January 16
Composer
Singer
Singer-Songwriter
Denver
Colorado
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Quit
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Guitar
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