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Musicians who got famous later in life
It was a long road to the top
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The music industry is known for being a tough business to make it in. Record and ticket sales are driven by fame, so when musicians become famous, it’s a call for celebration. And while we might assume that some of our favorite musicians were childhood prodigies or were launched into stardom, in reality many gained fame and success much later than you might expect.
Click through this gallery to find out who made it in music later in life.
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