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That 80s Show meets Garry Christian from The Christians.

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The Christians produced music with a conscious in the 80s, which was much needed in a changing Britain. We spoke to their lead singer, Garry Christian, about the bands beginnings, playing it cool around Paul McCartney, what he's up to in his garden shed and the ducks in Kirstenbosch Gardens.

Keep up to date with The Christians on www.thechristianslive.co.uk
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