The book is about a musician playing on the streets of St. Louis Missouri, his ups and downs in life, his experiences of social issues such as homelessness, drug addiction, race relations, his determination and perseverance to be successful with his music, his generosity towards those in his surroundings, his song lyrics and poems, and his sense of humor, a positive perception of life. His life intertwines with the life of a singer,Marlys 'Gypsy' Brown, whose struggles and achievements in the entertainment life in St. Louis leads her to become a famous hip hop star with great success and prosperity, a life that the Street Musician dreams of. The story gives a vast account of American Music History and a history of the city of St. Louis as it pertains to the story.
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