Lana Del Rey inspired by Courtney Love

Singer Lana Del Rey says she's inspired by singer-songwriter Courtney Love and is glad she's friends with her.
The “Summertime Sadness” hitmaker has always looked up to the Hole frontwoman and rock 'n' roll legend. So she feels proud to count her among her friends these days, reports contactmusic.com.
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"Courtney Love's a big inspiration. I like her, I talk to her a lot. I just went her show...when she was playing in London.I like people who are similar to her, like Joni Mitchell types or Stevie Nicks, who are both strong female
characters,” she said.
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