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U2's noise fine
U2 have been fined for breaching noise regulations.
The 'Sweetest Thing' rockers' tour promoters MCD have been told by Dublin City Council that they must pay £33,125 following complaints from local residents about excessive sound levels during their shows at the city's
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U2 to commemorate Wall fall
U2 will play a free show in Germany to commemorate the fall of the Berlin Wall.
The 'Get On Your Boots' rockers will play in front of Berlin's iconic Brandenburg Gate as part of the MTV European Music Awards (EMAs) on November 5, as a prelude to the city's 'Fall of the
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U2's disappointing album
Bono is disappointed with U2's last album.
The Irish rocker has revealed the band - also made of The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen, Jr. - are unhappy with the lack of hit records from their 'No Line on the Horizon' LP and believe its sound is too "challenging" for
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U2 rock web
Nearly seven million people went online to watch U2 live in concert yesterday (26.10.09).
The Irish band became one of the first major groups to stream an entire show live on the internet for free when they posted a video link-up to their concert at California's Pasadena
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U2 'disappointed with recent singles'
U2 have expressed their displeasure at their last record producing few hit singles.
Speaking to the Associated Press, frontman Bono attributed the poor performance of Get On Your Boots, Magnificent and I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy to the band not being in the right
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Bono applauds Obama
U2 singer Bono has claimed that Barack Obama could be worthy of the "hype" which has surrounded his US presidency.
In an opinion piece for the New York Times, the frontman highlighted Mr Obama's commitment to ending world poverty and said it is justified that he
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U2 want Rock Band game
U2 want to release a 'Rock Band' video game like their idols The Beatles.
Bass player Adam Clayton has revealed he and his bandmates - singer Bono, guitarist The Edge and drummer Larry Mullen, Jr. - had talks with the makers of the hugely popular video game series last
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U2's money draining tour
U2's world tour costs £470,000 a day to stage - even when the band has the day off.
Bono, The Edge, Larry Mullen Jr. and Adam Clayton's current '360 Degree' tour - which features a huge stage called 'The Claw' - is so expensive to run it is yet to make a profit, even
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U2's support lessons
U2 taught Skunk Anansie "how to be a band".
The 'Weak' hitmakers supported the veteran rockers on tour when they were just starting out, and admit the experience taught them how to behave towards other acts they perform with.
Skunk Anansie singer Skin told BANG
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'Unimportant' Edge
The Edge thinks it "doesn't matter" if he plays well.
The U2 guitarist claims the band have put on an "amazing" show every night of their current '360 Degrees' tour, regardless of how well he is playing.
The 48-year-old rocker explained: "Ironically, I had an
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U2 move in Mysterious Ways
U2 are successful because of their "mysterious" relationships.
Guitarist The Edge believes the band - also consisting of frontman Bono, bassist Adam Clayton and drummer Larry Mullen Jr. - have survived almost 30 years in the music industry because they can anticipate
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U2 tour halted
U2's world tour was brought to a standstill by protesters angry about noise from their last concert in Ireland yesterday (28.07.09).
The band may now miss their next performance in Gothenburg, Sweden, after angry residents blockaded a convoy of equipment leaving Croke
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Geeky youths U2
U2 were once "geeks" who use their music for "revenge".
Singer Bono and guitarist The Edge have recorded lyrics and music for a stage production of 'Spider-Man' - due to open on New York's Broadway next February - and say they identify with the story of lead character
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U2 play surprise London gig
Rock superstars U2 made a surprise appearance in London yesterday (May 28th).
The band hit the stage at the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire as part of the 50th birthday celebration of label Island Records.
A series of gigs have been taking place at the venue over the week
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U2 plan world tour
Irish rock band U2 will hit the road later this year to embark on a new world tour.
The four-piece will tour for two years, starting in June, and play dates across Europe, the US and South America to promote new record No Line on The Horizon.
According to the group,
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U2 play London rooftops
U2 took the rooftops of London to play new songs in a surprise gig last Friday (February 27th).
The four-piece performed a set on the roof of the BBC's Broadcasting House to promote their new album No Line On The Horizon.
Although the show was intended to be a
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Coldplay and The Killers 'scare U2'
U2 have admitted they are scared of contemporary music acts such as Coldplay and The Killers.
Speaking to BBC Radio 1's Newbeat, U2 frontman Bono revealed the band consider themselves to be "up against" the relative newcomers.
He commented: "Coldplay
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U2 unveils new song
The first single from U2's upcoming album is being streamed online to fans.
Get On Your Boots has been released by the band on goyb.u2.com and is the first track to be heard from the new No Line On The Horizon record.
The song will also be offered as a digital
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U2 plan five versions of new album
U2 will release five different versions of their forthcoming album No Line on the Horizon next year.
The follow-up to 2004's How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb will hit stores on March 2nd and in addition to the standard CD and vinyl issues, fans can purchase copies which
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U2 album due in March
U2 have revealed their new album will be released on March 2nd.
No Line on the Horizon, the follow-up to 2004's How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb, was originally pencilled to come out earlier but the band decided to change certain elements, therefore delaying its
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Bono scoops prize for aid efforts
U2 frontman Bono has been awarded the Nobel Man of Peace prize for his humanitarian efforts across Africa.
The singer has been at the forefront of attempts to tackle poverty, disease and famine across the continent and his hard work was recognised last week at a ceremony in
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Will.i.am producing on U2 album
Veteran rockers U2 have enlisted the help of Black Eyed Peas member Will.i.am on their new album, Kanye West has claimed.
The rapper wrote on his blog the band's latest disc will feature songs produced by the R n' B star and he states it should provide an interesting sound
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Bono pays tribute to Partridge
U2 frontman Bono has paid tribute to the man who gave the band their first big break, after he passed away following a long illness.
Rob Partridge, a publicist, died aged 60 after suffering with both liver and bowel cancer.
Speaking after learning about his death,
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U2 scrap Rick Rubin tracks
U2 guitarist the Edge has confirmed that the Irish band's collaboration with Rick Rubin has been shelved.
The group has re-enlisted long-time producer chum Brian Eno to work his magic on their 12th studio album, reportedly due to be titled "No Line on the
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U2 push back album release
U2 have announced their first album in five years will not reach stores until 2009.
Frontman Bono said in a statement on the band's website the group are on a roll with their songwriting and are reluctant to stop now.
The follow-up to the 2004 album How to Dismantle
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U2 rarities album due
U2 will throw their fans some new material this summer with the re-release of their first three studio albums repackaged with a host of rarities.
The Irish group are releasing "Boy", "War" and "October" next month, each of which will be available as remastered CDs or as deluxe
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U2's 'masterpiece' on the way
Working once again with famed producers Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois, U2 are working hard on creating a 'masterpiece'.
According to Lanois, who worked with the band on their career-defining albums 'The Joshua Tree' and 'Achtung Baby' the band are confident of replicating their
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U2 playing O2?
Irish rockers U2 could be the latest band to take over the huge London arena, if new reports are to be believed.
A number of unconfirmed reports suggest Bono and co are planning to follow Prince and Bon Jovi in staging an extended residency at the O2 in East London in 2008, which
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U2 Tower going ahead in Dublin
The city of Dublin has granted planning permission to a consortium of property developers which include U2 to build an iconic skyscraper in the Irish capital, Sound Generator can report.
Dublin's Docklands Development Authority have confirmed that the city's first high rise
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Producer: U2 sound 'fresh' on new album
U2 are at the height of their powers in the studio this year according to their producer Daniel Lanois, who tells Billboard magazine this week the band are sounding 'hungry' again.
The Irish rockers have been working for close to a year on their new album, the follow-up to 2004's
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Supermodel to appear in U2 video
U2 will feature supermodel Gisele Bundchen in their next music video after a meeting between the catwalk queen and singer Bono.
The pair met during Bono's charity work for the RED campaign, with Bundchen appearing in a number of promotional adverts for free alongside other
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U2 writing in Morocco
U2 have decamped to the historic city of Fez in Morocco to throw out ideas for a possible new album, it has been revealed, with long-time producers Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois joining them for the chilled-out sunshine sessions.
"It's the first time we've worked with Brian and Dan
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Bono: 'Don't call me Sir'
Bono was on hand this week to receive the rare award of an honorary knighthood from the Queen - but told press he didn't want any changes to his current title.
The U2 rocker follows fellow Irishman Bob Geldof in receiving the distinction from the monarchy, but in the same way, is
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R.E.M. working with U2 producer
R.E.M. have revealed initial details of their forthcoming new studio set.
During their induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this week, the band confirmed that sessions were underway for their 14th studio album - the follow-up to 2004's "Around The Sun" - which was deemed a
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Leona Lewis fends off dance star
Dance star Erik Prydz failed in his bid to land a second UK No. 1 single as "Proper Education - the follow up to the September 2004 mega-hit "Follow Me" - enters at this week's No. 2.
That means X-Factor winner Leona Lewis has her third week at the top with "A Moment Like This",
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Stars join U2 for tour finale
20 months on from kicking off their 'Vertigo' world tour, U2 have brought the spectacular production to a close with a star-studded show in Hawaii.
To support their 2004 album "How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb", the Irish rockers hit the road with a show starting March 28, 2005 at
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U2 recording with Rick Rubin, Green Day
U2 have begun work on their new album with producer Rick Rubin, a message on the band's official website has revealed.
Fresh from their time on the road throughout 2006, the Irish rockers have been putting demos together for the sessions, which will also see Green Day popping in
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U2 prepare for new album
U2 are to begin work on new material this summer, the band's frontman Bono has revealed.
The iconic frontman has revealed that the Irish rockers plan to 'get lost in music, again' as they begin writing sessions for the follow-up to 2005's "How To Dismantle an Atomic Bomb", hinting
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Did Live 8 work? Bono to report from Africa
Bono will jet out to Africa next week to compile a report on the progress the continent has - or hasn't - made, close to a year after the Make Povery History campaign successfully influenced world leaders to cancel third world debt.
The high-profile activist, who appeared with Bob
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U2 lyric No. 1 for UK music fans
The band hold off The Beatles and Bob Marley.
U2 have unexpectedly topped a poll to find the UK's favourite song lyric.
The poll, undertaken by VH1, saw the band's 1982 anthem "One" taking the top spot, with the lyric "One life, with each other, sisters,
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U2 reschedule Asia-pacific concerts
This month's dates were previously called off.
U2 have been quick to reassure fans with tickets to dates for this month's tour dates throughout Australasia, this week confirming that the 'bigger bang' bandwagon will return in November.
A spokesperson for the
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U2 postpone gigs after family Illness
Shows in the Far East and Australia hit.
U2 have pulled a number of stadium shows on their 'Bigger Bang' world tour after a member of one of the band's immediate family fell ill, Sound Generator can report.
Dates in starting March 17 New Zealand, Australia,
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Amnesty International honour U2 in Chile
The band honoured in Santiago.
U2 have received a special award commemorating their efforts towards abolishing human rights and global poverty.
The band were in Santiago, Chile to receive the honourary title of Ambassadors of Conscience by human rights group Amnesty
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U2 may quit touring
The band doubt they could top their 'Vertigo' trek.
U2 guitarist The Edge has revealed that the band will struggle to top their current 'Vertigo' world tour.
The band have been on tour since summer 2005, performing hits from their 2004 album "How To Dismantle An Atomic
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Bono and Gates named Time Persons Of 2005
The list honours each of their charity achievements.
U2 frontman Bono and Microsoft billionaires Bill and Melinda Gates have been named Persons of the Year 2005 by US magazine Time.
Gates, the world's richest man, his wife Melinda and 'Bloody Sunday' hitmaker Bono were
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Bono entertains North Carolina senator
The star talks politics with Jesse Helms.
U2 star Bono took time out of his concert preparations on Monday night (December 12) to dine with North Carolina's right-wing senator Jesse Helms, it has been reported.
The pair have become unlikely friends in recent years after
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Carey, Stefani scoop MTV India awards
The annual Immies throw up few surprises.
U2, Mariah Carey and Gwen Stefani were the international winners at this year's MTV India's Immies awards.
The Irish supergroup were named Best International Male Pop Act, Carey picked up Best International Female Pop Act, while
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"U2 Live From Chicago" DVD hits stores
"Vertigo 2005//U2 Live From Chicago" will be released next week
The two disc DVD directed by Hamish Hamilton hits the stores next week. Filmed at the United Center in Chicago on May 9th and 10th 2005, the Live DVD also includes an additional disc of bonus material including
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R. Kelly, Mariah Carey lead U.S. charts
R. Kelly scores his fifth Billboard No.1.
R. Kelly is back on top of the Billboard Top 200 this week with 'TP .3 Reloaded', his fifth U.S. number one, Billboard/Nielsen SoundScan reports.
The R&B star improves on his 2004 with 2004's 'Happy People/U Saved Me', bowing in
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Live 8 blog: Backstage, Hyde Park
Soundgenerator is proud to be reporting from London, Paris and Berlin today as Live 8 unleashes itself across the globe.
We'll have full online coverage throughout the day, with a frontstage and backstage blog from London, and frequent updates from Paris' Palais de Versailles
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Bono slams Canadian government
As a rock star, Bono "wants to have fun, and change the world."
U2 frontman Bono has criticized Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin for failing to uphold foreign aid plans for developing countries.
The star said on Canada's CBS radio station that he would be 'the biggest
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U2 reveal winter North American tour
U2 announce 33 dates starting Sep. 12
U2 have released details the final leg of their 2005 touring schedule, with a further 33 North American dates confirmed starting early September.
The dates, which make up the final leg of their huge Vertigo tour, begin with a show in
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U2 bolster UK tour with new date
U2 have added a further date to the UK leg of their 'Vertigo' world tour.
Previously announced shows across the country, including two dates at London's Twickenham Stadium, have all now sold out, with over 1/4 million tickets sold in little under a day after going on sale.
The
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Bono pens open letter to President Bush
The New York Times has published an open letter written by U2 star Bono, appealing to President George W. Bush to end poverty in Africa.
The musician writes to the US President with the hope of 'Ending the poverty that breeds violence' in this week's edition of the metropolis
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Jennifer Lopez takes UK number one
Jennifer Lopez' new single 'Get Right' is this week's UK number one, debuting ahead of the sixth Elvis Presley's eighth re-released single of the year.
Lopez' new number one is the lead track from her new album 'Rebirth', due Feb. 28 in the UK.
Presley's 'Surrender', which last
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U2 smash ticket record, confirm support
U2 have smashed ticket sales records for their forthcoming European tour.
Tickets for two concerts at Dublin's 75,000 capacity Croke Park stadium, which is part of a world touring schedule, sold out in less than an hour on Friday morning (Feb. 4).
"Nothing like it has ever been
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Bono lands Radio 4 post
Bono will take the reigns during Christmas as the guest editor of BBC Radio 4's 'Today' topical news show.
The U2 frontman follows heavyweight stars including Thom York and Professor Steven Hawking to the weeklong post, and will host the show for one day during the week of
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U2 fever brings NYC to a standstill
U2 wowed fans yesterday by playing a surprise gig under New York's Brooklyn Bridge.
Backed by the famous Manhattan skyline, the band played a selection of tracks from their new album "How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb", released this week. Although the 40-minute show was
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U2 Confirm World Tour Plans
U2 have confirmed they will be touring next year, but you'll have to wait until the official announcement to buy tickets.
The band release their new album "How Dismantle An Atom Bomb" next month, along with the single "Vertigo" on November 8. Rumours had been circulating
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U2: First Ever Home Town Show DVD Released
Filmed on the 1st September 2001, ‘U2 Go Home’ is the first ever release to feature U2 playing to a home crowd in Ireland.
Following an 80-date sell-out world tour, U2 headed home for two extraordinary outdoor shows at Slane Castle in Ireland, where the band played to a total of
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US Charts: Jay-Z Crashes The Top Spot
Eminem holds strong this week at the top of the US Singles chart with 'Lose Yourself', while Hip Hop powerhouse Jay-Z enters at number one in the US Albums chart with 'The Blueprint 2: The Gift And The Curse'.
Eminem's 'Lose Yourself' has been on the Billboard Hot 100 for nine
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U2 Live Global Webchat
Hear all four members of U2 as they take part in a live online global Q&A at 8pm (gmt) on Monday 4th November - despite being in three different continents at the time.
Hosted by BBC Radio One's Jo Whiley, the event coincides with the release of the eagerly-awaited collection U2
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Q Award Nominations
The nominations for The annual Q Awards nominations are in - with Oasis, Coldplay and The Red Hot Chili Peppers leading the way.
Oasis have been nominated for three awards this year, with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Coldplay and The Vines who are all nominated for two.
'The Q
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U2 Will/Won't Play NYC
After strong rumours that U2 were to play a huge concert at New York Times Square alongside Bon Jovi, it all seems to have amounted to nothing, as the reports were denied by a UK spokesperson for the band.
The New York Post ran the strong that hinted the band would play the gig,
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U2 Get Evicted
The studio U2 used to record a number of their albums is to finally be demolished, after the move was approved in favour of the Dublin Docklands Development Authority.
The group had been battling against the redevelopment plans of Hanover Quay building in Dublin for months. But
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U2 lead Grammy nominations
Grammy Nominations announced
U2 cornered the Grammy market with eight nominations, including album, record and song of the year.
The veteran group's album All That You Can't Leave Behind was virtually assured multiple nominations especially as "Beautiful Day," won
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U2 Add more US dates
U2 have added eight new dates to the current North American stage of the 'Elevation' world tour.
The band, on tour since March, will finally conclude their trawl across the world on December 2.
Tickets go on sale for the shows later this month.
The new dates are:
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U2 Score Scorsese
U2 are to record the theme tune for new Scorsese film, 'Gangs of New York', according to reports.
The film, directed by Martin Scorsese, stars Leonardo Di Caprio and is due to be released early next year.
Set in nineteenth-century New York, the film tells how Irish and Italian
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A Year With Napster... Artists Opinions:
"Most people I know who use Napster listen to stuff they've never heard before. And then they get psyched and go out and buy the damn records. It's more like a sampler." - Ian MacKaye, recording artist, Fugazi and co-owner of Dischord Records, Salon.com, 1/8/2001
"The cool thing
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