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The Libertines Give Reunion Advice: ‘Don’t Get Back Together If It’s Not Very Good’
Perry Farrell’s Words of Wisdom: ‘Play Clubs, Play Parties, Play a Hot Dog Stand’
Mary J. Blige Gives the 411 on Life, Love, and What Makes a Strong Man
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Joan Jett: ‘I’ve Gotta Grow Up’
Lou Barlow ‘Defends’ Himself
Franz Ferdinand’s Alex Kapranos: ‘Don’t Be an Asshole’
Husker Dos and Don’ts: Grant Hart’s Secrets to Success
The Lizard King: David Yow on Three Decades of Music and Mayhem
Gospel Great Mavis Staples Will Take You There
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Suede’s Brett Anderson Learns to Be Human Again
Scott Weiland Wants You to Root for Him
Pest Control: Adam Ant Shares Lessons of a Life in Music
Johnny Marr on a Life in Rock: The Smiths’ Story ‘Has Become So Distorted’
Yo La Tengo’s Ira Kaplan Understands Why You’d Never Want To Be Like His Band
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Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry Hates Snakes, Pain, Evil
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Rob Zombie’s Rock Advice: Lose the ‘Tude, Trust Thyself
Shirley Manson on Real Sexiness, Cutting, and Independence
Bobby Womack: What He’s Learned From a Wild Life in Music
John Lydon Ages (Sorta) Gracefully
Patti Smith on When to Break Rules and Nap on Logs
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