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Mark Lettieri on Van Halen's Bold New Sound

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Snarky Puppy's Mark Lettieri digs into the opening track of 5150 and describes his reaction to EVH's new sound.


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A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation and Feeding America.

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