Japan-based Yamauchi had to reel in Kastor after the 2004 Olympic marathon bronze-medallist and 2006 London Marathon winner had built up a 200-metre lead with only two miles remaining.

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Wednesday night's performers are part of the line-up for the film's soundtrack, "Sound City: Real to Reel, " due out March 12.

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