COVER BAND
It was all the guy’s dreams to be the next guitar god, the next rock star, the next featured cover on the Rolling Stone Magazine. I was no exception. I wanted the fame and fortune, and yes, the girls.
I saved my allowance money, bought a second-hand guitar, and practiced. That got me invited to be a member of a hopeful garage band. We had a few gigs around town, had some local fame, but then it died down; we went our separate ways.
In college, I majored in art and music. The entertainment industry still called to me. I wonder what happened to those guys from high school? Did they follow their dreams, become famous? I don’t know, but I’ve met thousands of rock stars who did find that elusive dream.
I enjoy what I do. I may have never become famous for my guitar or voice, but my talents are in demand now. I’m famous in my own way. I design album covers. The burning guitar is my latest piece.
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© 2016 BS
(word count = 174)
This was written for Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers (FFfAW) the week of March 1, 2016
To find out more about this writing prompt, to see other entries and to join in, click below:
https://flashfictionforaspiringwriters.wordpress.com/2016/02/29/fffaw-week-of-03-01-2016/
Writing to a picture prompt, using from 100-175 words only.
This picture was sourced from pixabay.com
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I like this. He still found a way to channel his love for music.
Yes, he did! And those guys from high school probably envy him now. 😉
I love this. I knew an artist that designed covers for novels. It was a great way to still use his artistic talents
Thanks, Oliana! That is wonderful that your artist friend could be successful with his artwork. 🙂
This is great Weena! I love how he is now a “rock star” of rock star album cover designs! His dreams came true but in a different way. Love it!! Welcome to the Flash Fiction of Aspiring Writers Challenge! Hope you get as addicted to it as the rest of us are. 😀 😀
Thank you so much! I’m glad he was able to follow his dream in another way, too! I enjoyed writing for the photo prompt, and I’ll be looking for the next one! Glad I found your fun challenge! 🙂
I’m so glad you found it too! We all have a lot of fun!
*smile* looking forward to more fun! 🙂
I love the direction you took for this! And I love the message you included in the story as well. Sometimes our dreams change, but what’s important is that we’re happy with what we’re doing. Fantastic story!
Thank you, Jade! Glad you enjoyed reading. It’s something we all could be wise to remember, that if what you’re doing isn’t working out, try something else, and never give up. … Hope your Friday and weekend are wonderful! 🙂
Great words of wisdom indeed. The same to you!!
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Great twist at the end. I would admire his art very much.
Thank you, Amanda! I’ve always liked seeing all the different kinds of album covers, and read the liner notes to see who designed them. … Wishing you a wonderful Friday and weekend! 🙂
Have a great weekend yourself 🙂
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Just being a part…. An awesome idea for the prompt!!!
Thanks, Roger! I love the picture, so it was fun to come up with a story to go along with it! 🙂