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Tom Waits Played His First Paid Gig 55 Years Ago Today

55 years ago today, Tom Waits played his first paid gig, at the Heritage Coffeehouse in San Diego, where he worked as the doorman; he made 25 bucks. Opening time. Read our Waits cover story from 2004: The post Tom Waits Played His First Paid Gig 55 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.

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Tom Waits Played His First Paid Gig 55 Years Ago Today

Magnet Magazine — 55 years ago today, Tom Waits played his first paid gig, at the Heritage Coffeehouse in San Diego, where he worked as the doorman; he made 25 bucks. Opening time. Read ou... more info
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