Interview: Nils Lofgren

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Interview: Nils Lofgren

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Sep 22, 2020

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Guitarist Nils Lofgren of The E Street Band talks about his recent live album "Weathered" and shares his thoughts on Bruce Springsteen's new album "Letter to You"
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Sep 22, 2020

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