Jann Weiner once again shows himself to be a trend-following clown.
RS is out of touch with youth culture. Virtually all of the acts and events covered are 10-40 years in their fame (with most at least 20-30 years in). 2 appear not to be.
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John Lennon
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Zack De La Rocha
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Attorney General Investigates Lollapalooza
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Win Ozzy’s New Album and an ESP Gus G Guitar
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