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My dad used to love Steely Dan, the Stones, Jethro Tull and all that. There was always Steely Dan going in my dad's car, but I remember The Royal Scam in particular because it has 'Kid Charlemagne' on it.

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St. Vincent
Age: 42
Born: 1982
Born: September 28
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Guitarist
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Annie Erin Clark
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