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Boomtown rats guitarist Garry Roberts dies aged 72 - as band fronted by Bob Geldof pay tribute
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The Boomtown Rats Guitarist Garry Roberts Dead at 72
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The Boomtown Rats guitarist Garry Roberts dies aged 72
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Garry Roberts was the glue that held The Boomtown Rats together
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Boomtown rats guitarist Garry Roberts dies aged 72 - as band fronted by Bob Geldof pay tribute
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