Quote #17

I don't think he said 'nigger' he said 'wogs'. He definitely said, 'Keep Britain White'. Nobody cheered, but after he played another song, he did the same again. It was extraordinary - but he stood there being overtly offensive and racist. I was completely mystified as to why this man playing black music would behave this way.

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  1. His fingers are directly wired to his soul.
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  3. He is a great person, as well as a great musician. And this guy sings like he was born down below Mississippi!
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