the desire to be a part of the music scene. Unfortunately, I had no musical talent.  And then, one day, during a junior high school assembly, there was a live band performing Wipe Out. This was the first time I had ever heard or seen a live band. I can remember feeling the bass vibrating on my chest, and I felt like crying. I couldn't control the effect it had on me. And I left the auditorium shaking and didn't know why. All I knew was that it felt awesome. A few days later, a school friend of mine invited me to his band practice, and even though I didn't Like him, I went along. And to my surprise, it was the band from the school auditorium, and that's the day I met "Abel Montoya," the leader of the band.  I was so excited and nervous, especially when Abel approached me and asked if I was a singer. He was looking for a singer for his band. And because I thought this was my only chance to be a part of the music scene, I lied and said yes! The following day, I auditioned, singing a couple of Elvis songs with my hair greased up and wearing my baggy pants. But in the end, I think I shook my right leg too much and failed miserably with the lyrics. Fortunately, Abel knew I was serious about getting involved with music and asked if I played guitar, and again I lied.  I seemed to be very good at that.  Particularly in this case because I desperately wanted to be a part of the music.   

So, when I went home, my mother asked me if I won the audition. And I told her no, they decided to look for a guitar player instead. Things were not looking good.  So, to recap! My dad left our family when I was 3 or 4 with one hospital visit when I was 14, and I had just blown my singing audition and the chance of being a rock star performer. And then a miracle happened! My mother was dating a very generous man who brought a guitar with him, which was sitting on the end of the sofa. I quickly asked, "Oh!. Do you play that?". And he replied. "No!". And then I asked, but that is your guitar?  Right?. And he replied, "No!. it's not mine, it's yours." And that's when I started playing. So, if it wasn't for my mom, I would never be the musician I am today. Love you, Mom.

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Shere Thu Thuy a Vietnamese new wave / euro / italo, recording artist of the 80's.

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