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References
- ↑ Greene, Andy (3 April 2015). "Watch Sammy Hagar and the Circle Tear Through 'When It's Love'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 7 April 2015.
- 1 2 Kreps, Daniel (28 January 2019). "Hear Sammy Hagar & The Circle Debut New Song 'Trust Fund Baby'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
- ↑ "Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony & the Circle to Release New Album This Year". 4 May 2022.
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