With an idol like legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne, 9-year-old Gavin's wish wasn't that surprising. Sure, it was definitely creative, but people who know Gavin could see that the third grader was destined for big things. When volunteers from the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Central and Southern Arizona asked Gavin what his wish was, the up-and-coming celebrity asked to be a rock star. Wish granters immediately turned their attention to getting Gavin his "big break."
Gavin rocks the mike while his friends look on.
(Photo by Emily Blom Carroll/BCS Photography.)
Gavin's wish began as his white stretch limo pulled up to Alice Cooper'stown restaurant in Phoenix. Arriving a fashionable 15 minutes late, he was greeted with popping flashbulbs, screaming girls, and people waving hand-made signs that had messages such as "Gavin Rocks." The 9-year-old was appropriately dressed in a white silk suit with plenty of flowing tassels, a cape, tinted sunglasses, and knee-high black boots as he mingled with his fans.
At the restaurant – owned by Gavin's colleague Alice Cooper – the food was on the house, thanks to the veteran rocker. Unfortunately, though, Cooper was out of town. Heavy-metal band Razer played throughout the night for 125 of Gavin's friends, family, and Make-A-Wish® volunteers. While the energetic beats filled the room, Gavin weaved through the crowd to sign autographs. As the star, he demanded that his favorite oatmeal walnut raisin cookies be backstage. He was even allowed to set his own bedtime.
With Gavin's "rock stock" on the rise, there's no telling where his entertainment career will take him. Lucky for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, wish granters can say, "We knew Gavin when…"
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I wish I could have started rocking at your age! Don't stop at living like a star for a day, try writing your own stuff, get some musicians together and start a rock band. Make some noise and make yourself heard!
- Mike 12/23/2006 1:46 -
Rock on! You had a great wish! You even got to set your own bedtime! I wish I could do that. Keep rockin' dude!
- Michael 01/03/2007 15:18 -
Gavin,
Great wish, being a rock star! I haven't heard that one before. It sounds like you had a lot of fun and have memories to last a lifetime. When are playing in the NY area?
- Dave 06/08/2007 8:00 -
Gavin......I hope to someday come to one of your rockin' concerts! I can see you've got tons of talent!!!!
- Tiffany 01/23/2008 6:19 -
Rock on Gavin!! Let us all know when you hit it big so we can get tickets before they sell out!
- Laura 03/20/2008 18:13 -
Wow, what a great wish! I can certainly say that I know how you feel, Gavin! You looked absolutely GREAT! I wish I could rock like you. But you deserve it, bud! Keep up the good work!!
- Barbara 10/30/2007 20:45 -
Wow you dreamed to be a rockstar!! Amazing! You look cool with those sunglasses!! I'm going to get some to look just like you!! Your biggest fan, Ashley....Keep on rockin'!
- Ashley 10/07/2007 13:37 -
Gavin's wish was very cute. I hope that his special day will forever live within him. In my eyes, he's a true rocker!
- Kay 04/16/2008 17:27
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