As they made their way across the room he introduced them to a diminutive man whose blond shag and mustache seemed to be glued on. They could barely hear over the noise of the crowd or the music but it was apparent that the man and their uncle were good friends. After a brief conversation he led them through an alcove to a private VIP booth where guests were already seated at small tables of three and four. As they took their seats Mignon looked around the booth to see if any celebrities were seated nearby. To her surprise, she was seated in close proximity to several legendary rock and R&B singers. No longer able to contain her curiosity, Mignon leaned over. “Uncle Eddie, who is performing? Why are so many people here?”
“A new act called Spice. . . . They’re from Florence, Italy, and the
