The Final Revival of Opal & Nev - Dawnie Walton
Category: Novel
Narrator: Gabra Zackman
Tags: Novel, Historical Fiction, Adults, Contemporary
A poignant fictional oral history of the beloved rock n roll duo who shot to fame in the 1970s New York, and the dark, fraught secret that lies at the peak of their stardom., Opal is a fiercely independent young woman pushing against the grain in her style and attitude, Afro-punk before that term existed. Coming of age in Detroit, she cant imagine settling for a 9-to-5 jobdespite her unusual looks, Opal believes she can be a star. So when the aspiring British singer/songwriter Neville Charles discovers her at a bars amateur night, she takes him up on his offer to make rock music together for the fledgling Rivington Records., In early seventies New York City, just as shes finding her niche as part of a flamboyant and funky creative scene, a rival band signed to her label brandishes a Confederate flag at a promotional concert. Opals bold protest and the violence that ensues set off a chain of events that will not only change the lives of those she loves, but also be a deadly reminder tha
