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Tobin S.

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27. Theory of a Dead Man. Probably the most sexist band in rock.

Fri Dec 30, 2011, 03:28 PM

Dec 2011

At least judging by the stuff the radio execs deem worthy of air time.

They are among a group of bands that all sound similar to each other. They got their break on Nickleback's label. Hinder sounds a lot like them, too.

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