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The The's Matt Johnson undergoes emergency throat surgery after "a close shave with the grim reaper"
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The The - Rock Arena interview with Matt Johnson on the 'Infected' album, 1st December 1986 - YouTube
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The The's Matt Johnson Recovering in Hospital Following "Close Shave with the Grim Reaper" | Exclaim!
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With his band The The, Matt Johnson lit up the 80s. Now pop's bright light is shining again | Music | The Guardian
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