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The Killers‘ frontman, Brandon Flowers, has never hidden his enthusiasm for the Cars, and he was able to put it on full display Saturday night when he inducted the band into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Cleveland. It was a heartfelt speech that reflected …
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