Heather has a Bachelor's Degree in English from Moravian College and has been freelance writing for more than 12 years.
Musicians and actors were a cottage industry that loved to shine
Flourished when they reached the top of the mountain
Self destructing just as quickly as they often made it
Attractive industries that led to many fans looking to be more
Than just ordinary faces in the crowd
Wanted to make a lasting impression that never seemed to stick
Bands had a tougher time distinguishing between real and the fake
When it comes to any type of rock and roll band worth their salt
The usual center of attention was the front man or lead singer
Someone who represented a fantasy of beauty or masculinity
Had golden pipes to boot and could hit some killer high notes
Had long flowing curly hair that almost appeared like a lion's mane
Blonde, bright and masking the sinister undertones of the music industry
Maintained a certain level of sex appeal that made the masses wild
Developed a certain level of musical swagger that caused attention
Made people notice without fully intending to do so
Presented an aura of mystery and danger that most could never obtain
Afraid to do so; wouldn't be deemed lucky to enter their inner sanctum
Usually those who entered were only there for a passing fancy
A token to be used or abused at will, or whim, by those with power
Women, or men, who were fans and turned into party favors
The term "groupie" had a certain level of disdain in society
Someone considered a low life form compared to the star in their midst
Some women enjoyed the idea of having an adventure with these rockers
Loved being the center of attention or earning a nickname
A term of a minor level of endearment that could come from such a thing
Realized that being the center of a rocker's attention lasted for as long as
They were inside your zip code and disappeared as soon as they left
For the next stop on the tour; or until someone shinier caught their eye
Rock stars and fidelity were a rare combination that never intertwined
When others are eager to even have a stolen random moment
Forget the notion of forever; especially when fame was involved
Came to that conclusion when they returned for their next tour
Had another favor of the day on their arm and walked right past you
Pretended that you didn't exist or forgot that you did
Hard to tell which was the case in the situation
Concluded that being a fan didn't mean that you had a future with them
An idol meant to be worshipped from afar and never close up.
Taking the lead on stage when it came to performances.
