After becoming disabled in a motorcycle accident five years ago, George Flores (39) of Chicago has still been able to work in his unique profession as a harp technician. As the first proved in world history with a spinal cord injury to service harps professionally, Flores uses a 6 foot instrument with the help of a standing wheelchair.
He has been repairing harps for 11 years. Before his accident, Flores traveled the world and worked for symphonies and orchestras in every major country. Flores was also in the music business as both a popular Thrash Speed Metal singer, & Guitar player from 1987-1993. In later years, he became one of the best Professional Harp Technician's all over the world. Flores has worked with famous people like Metallica and the S&F Symphony and the Chicago Symphony at Orchestra hall, to name a few.
George recently "got back on the iron horse" at the recent Abilities Expo held in Chicago. Over 20 active paraplegics expressed interest in the Conquest motorcycle you can drive from a wheelchair, and 12 actually participated in demo rides at the show. "I can’t describe the joy I see in people's faces after they take a demo ride and experience how easy our bike is to operate as well as feeling the wind in their hair," says Mark Allen Roberts, Mobility Conquest President.
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