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My dad dragged me to a Bruce Springsteen concert as a kid. It was

My dad dragged me to a Bruce Springsteen concert as a kid. It was my first concert, but I fell asleep in the middle. My second concert was Weezer on the Pinkerton tour, and Pinkerton is the reason why Im doing this. – Nate Ruess

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As a songwriter I hate this whole, If its a sad song, it has to sound like a sad song thing. And that goes all the way back to my days with the Format. Im an insane narcissist, so if I have to get something off my chest, Ill get something off my chest. – Nate Ruess

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I think its really cool, but Jimmy Eat World and Gin Blossoms did it better than anyone. People dont realize just how awesome the Arizona history is, especially for alternative music. Growing up, thats all I ever wanted to be was those two bands. – Nate Ruess

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We love a good, hyped sound, but when it starts to sound insincere, thats when I lose interest. I hope that our music, even if it sounds polished, doesnt sound insincere. – Nate Ruess

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My dad was the manager at the 45,000-acre ranch, but he owned his own 1,200-acre ranch, and I owned four cattle that he gave to me when I graduated from grammar school, from the eighth grade. And those cows multiplied, and he kept track of them for years for me. And that was my herd. – Dave Brubeck

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Playing music has always felt very natural. You know, you do try to do other things, and you do learn lessons that way, but, eventually – well… if your dad is a plumber, you become a plumber. Its the family business, and I felt like I was taking over the family business. – Dhani Harrison

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