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Ira Robbins, Rolling Stone, 24 October 1985

DESPITE THE never-say-retire tenacity of old-timers like the Grateful Dead, Santana and the Jefferson Starship, San Francisco — after nearly two decades — is gradually outgrowing its musical identification with the Sixties. A new generation has taken root, claiming a prominent role in the city's indigenous musical makeup for trends, from hardcore punk to experimental art noise.

Total word count of piece: 366

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