They play in the background, or are called up when the stars aren't available. But sidemen musicians, backup ball players and Broadway understudies have traits in common that allow them to shine even when they're not number one.
For the last four decades Mark Rivera has been bringing down the house as Billy Joel's saxophone player, taking over the show with his solos on classics like 'New York State of Mind.' 'There's no feeling like it in the world,' Rivera laughed. 'That's my moment to step into the light.'But when the music calls for it, he admits, he goes back into the shadow. 'Do I mind the shadow? Not at all.
'I'm working out just as hard to get ready for the game, so that when I do play – at my completely average level! – it is the best that I can be for those 26 guys.'Brown says that success comes down to 'finding out who you are, whatever that is, and being the best at it that you can be.
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