ZIPPER UP----ZIPPER DOWN It is not unusual for a musician to develop a new sound with an established instrument, but it is very rare for a musician to invent a new instrument with a different sound. When this occurs usually a superstar is born. The experiences that come with fame and fortune attract the attention of millions who find the life of a celebrity thrilling. When the superstar is gay the thrills are not only exciting but unique. Around the world concert halls are filled with wannabe superstars. But when a performer goes beyond stage perfection and interacts with the audience on a cultural level, a significant increase in popularity occurs. However, most readers prefer the offstage experiences of a superstar rather than the on-stage performances. In this story a young man invents a new instrument and becomes a world renowned superstar. Later in life he discovers that he desires same-sex relations. In his attempt to satisfy those desires his life takes on a complete new series of adventures.