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Lester Bangs

This person places himself at the center of almost every essay, so he is the most important person in the book. He has a passion for music.

Lou Reed

This person is the lead singer of the Velvet Underground and also a successful solo artist.

The Clash

These characters were an English punk group that formed in the late-1970s. The author feels this band became successful because they were the first punk group who had strong convictions for something instead of just embracing nihilism.

Richard Hell

This person is an American punk musician and the lead singer for the band the Voidoids.

Question Mark and the Mysterians

These characters were a psychedelic rock band in the mid- to late-1960s best known for their song 96 Tears.

Iggy Pop

This person is the lead singer of the Stooges and later a successful solo artist.

David Bowie

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