Quote by Jim Capaldi

They gave it to us for about five bucks a week, and we just went there to live. Probably the first band that ever did that back then and it became the famous cottage.

They gave it to us for about five bucks a week, and we just

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This quote reflects on a historical event where a band was given a place to live for a minimal fee of five dollars per week. It highlights their unique action of opting to live in this place solely dedicated to their band, which eventually gained significant recognition and became well-known as "the famous cottage." This suggests that this band's decision was unconventional for that period, making them trailblazers in their choice of living arrangements.

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By Jim Capaldi

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