Florida's Famous and Forgotten

Book excerpt: Florida's Famous & Forgotten: An Illustrated Encyclopedia HIstory of Florida's Rock, Soul & Dance Music, The First 30 Years: 1955-1985 chronicles the Florida artists and bands who made it to a national recording label, as well as the producers and recording studios in the Sunshine State who contributed to the national music scene. Artists such as K.C. & the Sunshine Band, Tom Petty, Steve Alaimo, Ray Charles, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Jim Morrison, and more are profiled in this extensive 2-volume set. Famous & Forgotten celebrates Florida's contribution to an important era in music evolution and, when possible, gives updates for the groups, people and locales profiled. The book also offers a list of Curtis's Top 200 Greatest Florida Classic Singles, Florida Fun Facts, Top Florida Radio Stations and D.J.s and more.