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This is only the second-most-regrettable indignity visited upon Buddy Holly in his hometown of Lubbock, Texas, but it’s still pretty infuriating.

The couple first tied the knot Nov. 24 in Booker’s hometown of Newark, New Jersey — a symbolic choice given the city’s place in the senator’s political life.

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Another highlight is contained in “Trucks,” where Guzman-Lopez praises the immigrant entrepreneurs from around the world who come to L.A. and name their businesses after their hometowns.

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Regardless, there are a lot of factors that go into selecting a new hometown.

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"I could swear they are from my hometown," he says.

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