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The speaker is comparing his affection for some rock musicians with his feelings about David Bowie, and says the others meant even more to him. The wording is intentionally grand and ironic, using a dramatic phrase to describe a group of aging musicians.
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Originally said in English.
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About Tom Junod
American journalist
Thomas Christopher Junod is an American journalist and senior writer for ESPN.com. He has worked in magazine journalism and has received two National Magazine Awards from the American Society of Magazine Editors. Junod is known for his writing in long-form journalism and magazine features. His work has been recognized twice by his peers in the field, through the National Magazine Awards, and he remains associated with ESPN.com as a senior writer.
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