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Aquarius filled with Kelly Fans

By TEINO EVANS, Staff Reporter

Junior Kelly - file

IT WAS AN hour of fanfare inside the Aquarius record shop when THE STAR's Artiste of the Month for April, Junior Kelly, entertained his fans and onlookers by signing autographs, giving out posters, T-shirts (for females only) and chit-chatted with others.

The session which got under way way at about 1:00 p.m., may not have had the fantastic start that was anticipated, as heavy rains pelted Kingston, limiting the movements and actions of persons inside York Plaza in Half-Way Tree.

Little shy

The ladies were a little shy also at first, but with a little prompting from members of the Aquarius staff, they were led inside the record shop where they took a seat beside the artiste.

They were all smiles and blushes, while some managed to maintain a straight face while dictating to Junior Kelly, word for word, what they wanted him to write on the poster and who to sign it to.

For the men, they preferred to hold a serious face, but once they got to talking with Junior Kelly, they couldn't help but realise that this artiste was 'crazy cool'.

For Kelly, it was a 'blessing', to be able to sit and talk with his fans while snapping a few pictures.

Hardcore fans

"It was lovely, my fan base are the hardcore people weh listen mi, a di average Joe, and I love this. It is more up close and personal. The level of appreciation weh dem show fi I, it really nuh get nuh better dan dat. Mi even prefer this more than a stage show," a very satisfied Junior Kelly told THE STAR.

After leaving the Aquarius studio, Junior Kelly zipped off to an interview with a radio station, leaving behind a few 'schoolers', fans and others who had turned out in the wet environs to show their love.