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I think the world is very much embracing this whole concept of musicians going out and playing their instruments and playing music for music as opposed to music that has something to do with some form of image or imagery.

Les Claypool

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Les Claypool
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: September 29
Bassist
Film Director
Musician
Singer
Songwriter
Richmond
California
Leslie Edward Claypool
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