The blues is something separate from what I do. They connect at certain spots, but blues is different. I wouldn’t put it in with what my career has been. That would be a whole separate wing.
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Bob Mould, a famous American musician, is explaining that the blues music style is different from the type of music he creates. While the blues and his music may share some similarities, the blues is its own distinct musical genre that he doesn't consider a part of his career or musical identity. He sees the blues as a separate "wing" or area of music, different from the music he personally makes.
About Bob Mould
Bob Mould is an American musician best known for his work as the guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter for the alternative rock bands Hu00fcsker Du00fc in the 1980s and Sugar in the 1990s. He’s had a long and influential career in the music industry, spanning multiple decades and genres.
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