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Why Shep Pettibone is so important in the career of superstar Madonna

Why Shep Pettibone is so important in the career of superstar Madonna

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Picture this: It's the weekend before the release of Madonna's highly anticipated 1989 album, "Like a Prayer." You're a young music enthusiast, starting your first day at a music retail store. As you step inside, an overwhelming scent of patchouli fills the air. The culprit? The first shipment of "Lik…

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