Josh Klinghoffer Quotes

I always like to say that the music I'd like to make is somewhere between Pan Sonic and Scott Walker. But I don't sing anything like Scott Walker.

Josh Klinghoffer Red Hot Chili Peppers

• Music
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• Scott Walker

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  Josh Klinghoffer Red Hot Chili Peppers
  • Music
  • Sing
  • Scott Walker