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Rank #88Rock1990sLiving

J Mascis

Dinosaur Jr.'s wall-of-sound architect. His Neil Young-meets-metal approach influenced 90s indie guitar enormously.

93% approval

About J Mascis

Dinosaur Jr.'s wall-of-sound architect. His Neil Young-meets-metal approach influenced 90s indie guitar enormously.

Stats

Overall Rank
#88
Genre
Rock
Era
1990s
Upvotes
8,400
Downvotes
600
Approval
93%

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