James Dean Bradfield Quotes

I've never really been interested in replicating the record in live performance, because I'd just get bored. When I was young I used to go and see bands and, even if it was my favorite band, I'd get bored after twenty minutes.

James Dean Bradfield Manic Street Preachers

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  James Dean Bradfield Manic Street Preachers
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