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Part I – Genesis:

One night back around July of 2001, Fred Oravets slept fitfully. He woke up with a start. His wife, Pam, asked him what was wrong. He replied, "You know, I've been thinking and I really think I'd like to play in a rock band just one more time before I get too old."  Pam was always supportive but just a little surprised.

"With all the other things you have going on, that's all you need!" "Then again," she reasoned, "It's just what you need!"

You see, Fred had played guitar for about as long as she had known him. He'd been in several different local rock bands through the years and even though he'd just about given up entirely on the music for a professional career and a growing family, she'd never seen him quite as happy and content as when he was playing music.

The phone calls began, first to his son, Freddie (an excellent musician and drummer in his own right) and then to an old band mate and bassist, Kenny (how he remembered his phone number he'll never know). The rhythm section complete, Fred filled out the singer and keyboard positions with local karaoke notable Dave and nephew Josh. Classic rock was the game.

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