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🎤80s PHIL LYNOTT: King's Call *ISOLATED VOCAL*🔥 — DeepCutsArchive
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🎤80s PHIL LYNOTT: King's Call *ISOLATED VOCAL*🔥

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A rhythm section is a group of musicians within a music ensemble or band that provides the underlying rhythm, harmony and pulse of the accompaniment, providing a rhythmic and harmonic reference and "beat" for the rest of the band. The rhythm section is often contrasted with the roles of other musicians in the band, such as the lead guitarist or lead vocals whose primary job is to carry the melody. The core elements of the rhythm section are usually the drum kit and bass. The drums and bass prov...

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