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LAURA COX

years ago, Anglo-French guitarist Laura Cox unknowingly set out on the path to stardom when she began posting note-perfect classic rock covers on YouTube with, she says, “nothing in mind other than to get some feedback.” Fast-forward to today and, unlike thousands of content creators, out now and a season of touring unfolding before her, Laura measures her success not in video views, but in tangible artistic growth. “Transitioning wasn’t easy,” she reflects. “But I’m really proud I’ve managed because there aren’t a lot of people doing this. I’m not even sure they want to – I think most YouTubers want to stay on that platform.”

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