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Tom Russell's 'Hotwalker' Influences

NPR

By Alex Chadwick

Published March 1, 2005 at 12:00 AM EST

Singer and songwriter Tom Russell cites many artistic influences, including comedian Lenny Bruce, environmental activist Edward Abbey, country artist Merle Haggard and his beloved poet mentor Charles Bukowski. NPR's Alex Chadwick talks to Russell about his new CD, Hotwalker.

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