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Greil MarcusGreil Marcus / Letter in the Ether
Followers21,776
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
Subscribers (rounded)11K+
Paid subscribers100+ badge
Best board spot#22 Music Bestsellers
Recommended by55
New recommenders, 30 days+2
Recommends21
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

Followers by day

Greil Marcus

21,25021,50021,75022,00022,250 Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Nov 12 12 more days to fill this frame 21,776

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When their recommendations started

Greil Marcus

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