18 Cover Bands That Rock (Almost) Like the Real Thing

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18 Cover Bands That Rock (Almost) Like the Real Thing
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Then we realized if you can't beat 'em, out-do them. In fact, cover (http://mashable.com/category/covers/?utm_campaign=BD-Feedlyl&utm_cid=BD-Feedlyl&utm_medium=feed&utm_source=rss) bands can be downright entertaining, with their wigs and grown-out mustaches in kitschy homage to the gods of rock. Some are actually pretty talented.

See also: 12 Unusual Instrumental Disney Covers (http://mashable.com/2013/10/23/instrumental-disney-covers/?utm_campaign=BD-Feedlyl&utm_cid=BD-Feedlyl&utm_medium=feed&utm_source=rss)


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