A Legend In His Own Minefield

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Why Rock Stars Drink

Why Rock Stars Drink

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John Mendelssohn
Feb 26, 2015
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I wrote yesterday about my friend in Status Quo, who never made much of a dent in the USA, but who were gigantic in Europe — and remain sufficiently popular to tour a lot. I know a great many musicians — and am indeed one myself — who would feel blessed to be able to make a living playing to rapturous audiences, but MFSQ was one of the most miserable pe…

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