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Marshall Crenshaw

Quintessential rock craftsman whose songwriting flashed subtle genius while producing classic pop songs of urban American life.
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Marshall Crenshaw

Marshall Crenshaw - Artist Details

Active

1980s - 2010s

Born

November 11, 1953 in Detroit, MI

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

Contemporary Pop/Rock New Wave Power Pop Punk/New Wave Contemporary Singer/Songwriter Alternative/Indie Rock College Rock Rock & Roll Adult Alternative Pop/Rock
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