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The singer inspired other R&B artists, including Erykah Badu, Macy Gray and Janelle Monáe.
Appropriately, Tom Petty's "Louisiana Rain" is a local favorite, according to Spotify data.
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The R&B-funk veteran also shared his thoughts on Bruno Mars.
And now you know.