The Unknown Musician
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Even before the curtains completely opened we were slamming the groove right into their faces. Aalon snatched the microphone off the stand and then proceeded to move closer to the edge of the stage. Unleasing his unique style and technique the place suddenly erupted. The stage was overflowing with excitement. Those who were standing against the back wall were soon working their way down the aisles as they headed toward the base of the stage. Everyone wanted to get closer to the action, and the action was definitely on stage. Suddenly the strangest thing happened....
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She moaned.... Our hips gradually moved faster. I could feel her warm juices surrounding me. Engulfing me. How could I have been so cold? The subtle good-bye when she told me she was leaving town. Her letters, which I never bothered to answer. She must have cursed me a thousand times. It's funny, after all that time, I suddenly realized how much I really missed her. Releasing her breast from the gentle grip of my mouth, I roseup and stared directly down. Her body glowed brighter with each passionate moment. The sweat from my forhead dripped down between the cleavage of her breasts. She moaned even louder. I responded by calling her name....
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We arrived at the San Diego County Morgue at six o'clock in the morning. The morgue was closed, and we had to wait two hours before it opened. It was the longest two hours of my life. When it finally opened, we identified ourselves and they allowed us inside. A man promptly led us into a back room where the bodies were kept. He then slid one of the bodies out of a cavity that was located inside the wall. The body was lying on a metal slab completely covered with a white sheet. He rolled the sheet back exposing the upper torso. We moved in for a closer look. A knot formed in the center of my chest. We were speechless....
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About the Book
The Unknown Musician is a five part novel based on a true story. It depicts a young man's unthinkable dream of having the best R&B show band the world has ever seen. In pursuing that dream, he successfully recruited eleven dedicated young musicians, who adopted his dream and together they set out on a whirlwind journey to make that dream a reality. During the course of their journey, they encountered numerous celebrities such as James Brown, Little Richard, Bill Cosby, Isaac Hayes, and Michael Jackson as they attempted to establish themselves in the music industry.
The Unknown Musician is filled with adventure, passion, humor and suspense. It also has its share of tragedy. Although told through the eyes of a musician, this compelling story is intended to motivate and encourage others to live their dreams, celebrate each achievement, and realize that fame and fortune are not the only measures of success.
About the Author
Donald Walker was born November 21, 1949 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He has been a musician and bandleader for more than three decades, playing to sold out crowds across the US, Canada and Asia. After retiring from the entertainment industry, Donald became a law enforcement officer. He currently resides in Milwaukee where he spends time with his family and friends.
The Unknown Musician is my first endeavor as a writer. Just as I was inspired to form the band of my dreams, I was inspired to write this book. I hope that by reading this book, you too will be inspired to share your unique story with the rest of the world.