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Download or read book A Music Journey Remembered, "The Life and Times of Brad Evans-Musician" written by Bradley W. Kuhns and published by Bradley Kuhns. This book was released on 2021-08-13 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brad Evans has been an entertainer for over 50 years. Brad and his group, "The Encores," made a unique sound that crossed all racial, ethnic and cultural lines. Starting with Brad's humble beginnings growing up in a small coal mining town in Pitt Gas, Pennsylvania, to rolling with the famous "Rat Pack", as a musician, sideman and studio musician. Brad lived in an adult Disneyland, a world where partying, booze, superfine ladies and big money was the norm in the raucous 50s, 60s and 70s. He crossed paths with the mob an rubbed shoulders and became friends with some of America's biggest stars like: Elvis, The Rat Pack, Nat King Cole and daughter Natalie, Frankie Laine, Phyliss Diller, Burt Reynolds and many other celebrities of the day. He was popular, in demand, an was asked to perform with headliners. Brad was a shy and polite person who accepted the entertainment business in stride. Brad and his groups on-stage presence made him somewhat of a Vegas nightclub staple. Brad became involved with numerous women during his music career and had many colorful relationships. This book is an interesting tale of a musicians life of ambition, heartaches - -and a life with few regrets.