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Floating drums and lederhosen: Ben Folds’ musical journey
Twenty-four years into his musical career and still performing before thousands, singer-songwriter Ben Folds has released a best-selling new memoir called "A Dream About Lightning Bugs: A Life of Music and Cheap Lessons.” NewsHour Weekend’s Tom Casciato recently spoke to…
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An interview and playlist to accompany the musician’s new memoir.
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