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Trying to Stop George From Having a Night Out

November 8, 2012martin

One of the notable characteristics of the Amalgamated Musicians Union (AMU) was its determination to ensure that all eligible musicians joined it. While this was complicated by the status of various musicians as amateur or part time (or both), the… Continue Reading →

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