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Band Quote by Joe Perry

“A band isn't a band unless they're playing together. Otherwise, it's just five guys that are living off their royalty checks.” quote by Joe Perry — Download Open image

“A band isn't a band unless they're playing together. Otherwise, it's just five guys that are living off their royalty checks.”

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