A would-be entertainer and close friend of Danny, Silk helps him try to raise money to keep the Hotel Majestic. He and Spikes first try selling goods in the suburbs, then join Danny in a successful mint-cookie sale. Silk travels with the others to the dilapidated hotel and helps with the campaign to renovate and reopen it.
Chollie is Kenny’s friend and manager, helping him find opportunities in the city’s club scene. He provides tickets to The Roxy, arranges Kenny’s performance at the Burning Spear, and brings a talent scout to hear him. After Ramon’s death, Chollie helps persuade Kenny not to abandon his New Year’s Eve breakthrough.
Leon W. Grant has 9 screen credits in a career dating back to 1979. Signature works include Playing for Keeps, Kraa! The Sea Monster, Beat Street. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
