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What happened to the dancers who lit up the stage on the iconic show Soul Train? Get On Board! takes you behind the scenes and beyond the spotlight, tracing the lives of the original dancers who helped define a generation of music and movement. From Patricia Davis to Don ""Campbellock"" Campbell, Shabba-Doo Quinones, Sharon Hill, and Tyrone ""The Bone"" Proctor, this book offers intimate interviews that reveal what it was like to groove on national television-and where life took them afterward. Follow their journeys as they collaborate with legends like The Jackson 5, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, and Diana Ross. Discover the roots of dance styles still seen worldwide today. Brimming with heart, humor, and history, Get On Board! is a celebration of resilience, creativity, and the power of soul. So take your seat. This unforgettable ride through music, memory, and movement is about to begin. Love, peace, and soul await.

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Stephen McMillian is a multi-talented storyteller whose journey from shy Jersey City kid to celebrated writer, journalist, actor, dancer, and filmmaker is as inspiring as the people he profiles. A proud graduate of the historically Black Morgan State University, Stephen first found his voice through poetry and essays, many of which were published in local newspapers and anthologies.His professional writing career began with The Daily Challenge, a Black newspaper in Jersey City, and has since expanded to include contributions to numerous newspapers, magazines, and websites. As a red-carpet correspondent, he interviewed icons such as Oprah Winfrey, Magic Johnson, Dionne Warwick, and Roberta Flack.A former featured dancer on the legendary TV show Soul Train, Stephen later brought his insider's perspective to the program's official website as a journalist. His latest book, Get On Board!, is a heartfelt tribute to the dancers who helped shape the soul of a generation.

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