He brought the idea of selling CDs and band-themed T-shirts, programs and books back home--along with his huge collection of CDs by bands such as Anthrax, the Dead Kennedys and the Melvins.

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The letter is signed by a host of high profile artists from across the musical spectrum: Katie Perry, Sheryl Crow, Rihanna, Pink Floyd, Blondie, Bill Joel, Amy Grant, Megadeth, CeeLo Green, Ted Nugent and the Dead Kennedys.

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Trawl neighbourhood boutiques for Godfather-worthy fedoras at Goorin Brothers, rockabilly jackets and lindy-hopping skirts at Al's Custom Originals, and original pressings of perennial local favorites Tom Waits, Dave Brubeck and Dead Kennedys at 101 Music (141 Grant Ave).

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The version of the Misfits' Green Hell is quite possibly the fastest song ever, with James giving even Jello Biafra of Dead Kennedys fame a run for his money as the angry guitars spit out riffs like machine-gun fire.

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