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I'd rather play a few nights at the Fillmore than play one night at an arena.

Lucinda Williams

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Lucinda Williams
Age: 71
Born: 1953
Born: January 26
Composer
Entrepreneur
Music Arranger
Record Producer
Recording Artist
Singer-Songwriter
Lake Charles
Louisiana
Lucinda Gayl Williams
Lucinda Gayle Williams
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