Rory Charles Graham (Rag'n'Bone Man) Quotes

I used to sing as a kid, but it was quite squeaky. I think I was about 19 or 20, and we used to go to these jam sessions and open mics. I just got the courage to sing one day. I don't think anyone expected it to sound like that.

Rory Charles Graham

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• I Think
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• Courage

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• I used to sing as a kid, but it was quite squeaky. I think I was about 19 or 20, and we used to go to these jam sessions and open mics. I just got the courage to sing one day. I don't think anyone expected it to sound like that.

  

  Rory Charles Graham
  • Kid
  • I Think
  • Sing