Loudon Wainwright III Quotes

I wasn't in a lot of rock and roll bands. I was in jug bands and things when I was in school.

Loudon Wainwright III

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• I wasn't in a lot of rock and roll bands. I was in jug bands and things when I was in school.

  

  Loudon Wainwright III
  • School
  • Rock
  • Bands