Matt Pryor of The Get Up Kids

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Matt Pryor of The Get Up Kids

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Mar 1, 2024

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The creative force behind this legendary rock band opens up about his years on the road, getting sober, and writing his new memoir, "Red Letter Days".

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Mar 1, 2024

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