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20 years in the making .... The official Bible of Florida's Rock, Soul and Dance music from 1955 - 1985 Over 230 Biographies and Discographies ....with over 800+ graphics and photos and memorabilia...Also delves into other parts of the southeastern U.S.

"What you hold in your hands, for the first time, is the most comprehensive and detailed account of every recording artist or band that came from the state of Florida that was signed to a nationally distributed or major record label. With it’s complete Biographies, Discographies, and many rare and never before seen photos of artists, bands and records, this is a "must have" for any music lover or aficionado. "Florida’s Famous and Forgotten", is about the men and women who were the real pioneers of the states music scene."
Henry Stone
Legendary record promoter / producer / founder and President of T.K. Productions The "Godfather" of the Florida Rock, Soul and Dance Mucic scene.
Fabulous! This Florida Music Encyclopedia captures the entire states rich
music history from the early Fifties up to the second wave of the "Miami
Sound" in the mid-Eighties. Virtually no one has been overlooked or
forgotten. First Encyclopedia I've ever seen that actually got my birthplace and date of birth correct!
Steve Alaimo
Famous Fifties-Sixties Teen Idol, former host of ABC's Sixties Teen Dance
show "Where The Action Is", one of Miami's greatest entertainers ever!
"Although I recorded only one Rock & Roll" single in my entire recording career for Decca Records, I felt very honored to be included in this extraordinary Florida State Encyclopedia on Florida Rock, Soul and Dance Music. I was emotionally touched at how intricately detailed Kurt Curtis was in preserving my musical career. His Encyclopedia is the Bible of the Florida Music scene-An incredible feat and accomplishment."
Lenny Dee
World renowned legendary organ stylist.
"Kurt, Thanks for all your hard work and excellence in documenting the
history of music in Florida."
Larry Howard
Founding member of Southern Rock Band GrinderSwitch.
"Every Florida performer or band that ever landed a major record deal is listed alphabetically, from the Allman Brothers to Ray Charles, from Tom Petty to an obscure late-'60s rock band from Pensacola called the Zig Zag Paper Company. Curtis has compiled detailed biographies, full discographies and more facts than the bands might remember."
Dave Scheiber
St. Petersburg Times.
"If there was a patron saint for forgotten Florida musicians, Kurt Curtis would have the honors"
Charles Passy (Staff Writer)
Palm Beach Post.
"I think it's great what your doing and I thank you for it. Can't wait to see this Encyclopedia."
Charlie Souza (Lead vocalist on their all time classic, "Time")
Bass Guitarist for Tampa's legendary Tropics:
"We checked out your website and love the idea with your book. I think that
the 80's Freestyle scene created a strong impact on many people and will
continue to be in the hearts of many. Your book is a great
source to relive some of those memories and would be a treasure for many
music lovers past or present."
Jorge A. Ojeda (FreestyleMusic.Com)
Freestyle Force