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John Entwistle

British musician

Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney

British musician

Pete Quaife

British musician

John Wetton

British musician

Randy Jackson

American music producer

Bob Bogle

American musician

The Artist

Prince

American singer, songwriter, musician, and producer

Roger Waters

Roger Waters

British musician

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