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Most of my songs are about Jesus. Most of my songs are about the idea that there is salvation, and that there is a Savior. But I won't mention his name in a song just to get a cheap play.

Pete Townshend

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Pete Townshend
Age: 79
Born: 1945
Born: May 19
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