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'Change Is Never Easy': Dave Matthews' Past Motivates His Present

'Change Is Never Easy': Dave Matthews' Past Motivates His Present
Dave Matthews' opinions on U.S. race relations, excitement for a new band line-up and acceptance of "Crash Into Me" are all products of reflection.
With its explosive start in 1991, Dave Matthews Band pulled off an incredibly rare rock and roll feat. The band captured an entire generation of young people with songs that featured the unlikely combo saxophone and violin - songs that were more intricate, off-kilter, socially conscious and frankly musical than you usually hear drum up that much mass excitement.

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