Former MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN On The 'Sad Difference Between USA And Japan'
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In a posting on his Facebook page, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman — who moved to Japan in 2003 — wrote, "There were several fantastic musical moments on this year's Grammys. BUT — the Japanese music industry would not applaud and reward any singer who criminally beat the crap out of another singer. Nor would most other countries, I would bet. This is a sad difference between USA and Japan. I SO want to be proud of my home country... but I just can't get behind that kind of thing."
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