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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
Country Kingpin Eric Church on Getting Jack’d and the Benefits of Biker Bars
OMD’s Andy McCluskey Rewrote His Band’s History and ‘Everybody Bought It’
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’
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Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry Hates Snakes, Pain, Evil
Swans Leader M. Gira: Say No to Society, Record Labels, Touring With Your Spouse
Anthony Hamilton Talks Tupac and Getting His Swerve On
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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The Cult’s Ian Astbury on Girl Power, ‘Love,’ And Karma
Loretta Lynn: ‘You Can’t Go Wrong Working With Jack White’
Chic’s Nile Rodgers on Living It Up and Dying Like a Rock Star
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