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The World (Is Going Up in Flames) - Charles Bradley

Charles Bradley (born 1948, Gainesville, Florida), commonly referred to as "The Screaming Eagle of Soul," is a funk/soul/R&B singer signed to the Daptone Records label under the Dunham Records division. His performances and recording style are consistent with...

Outrageous Fusion Blues - Scott Henderson

Born in 1954, Scott Henderson grew up in an era where blues-rock was at it's peak. His formative musical years took place in South Florida where he played the clubs with various bands, playing everything from Led Zeppelin to James Brown. As he was learning his...

Why Do We Have To Say Goodbye - Mighty Sam McClain

Sam McClain was born on the northern edge of the Bible Belt in Monroe, Louisiana in 1943. As a five year old, he began singing in his motherโ€™s Gospel Church. It was then that he realized singing was his mission.He left home when he was thirteen to escape an abusive...

Lonely Bedroom - Willis "Gator Tail" Jackson

Willis Jackson, George Benson, Sterling Magee from the1973 Album Titled Funky ReggaeWillis "Gator" Jackson (April 25, 1932 โ€“ October 25, 1987) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. Born in Miami, Florida, Jackson joined Duke Ellington alumnus Cootie Williams's band...

Born Under A Bad Sign - Sarasota Slim

HOWDY Y'ALL ! My name is Gene Hardage and I'm also known as Sarasota Slim. I'm a true Florida cracker - born in the panhandle and raised in Sarasota - and yes I am slim. I've been at this music stuff longer than I'd like to admit, luckily this makes me somewhat...