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# August 14, 2011
- URL: https://www.drewshannon.net/post-8915963208/
- Published: 2011-08-14T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-10T21:46:57.000Z
- Author: Drew Shannon
- Tags: cornerstone, music, music industry, work, #import-tumblr-2026-08-27

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