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A. E. "Bean " Backus
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Largely self-taught artist A.E. "Beanie" Backus painted and sold realistic scenes of his native state for 54 years. Considered the "dean" of Florida landscape art, Backus exhibited a style that inspired—and was emulated by— hundreds of artists. His…
Ray Charles
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Ray Charles has been called "the genius of soul," a true pioneer of American soul music. The Albany, Georgia-born musical prodigy, blind since the age of 7, defied formidable odds to become one of the foremost icons in the history of modern…
Earl Cunningham
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Long recognized as one of the greatest American folk artists of the 20th Century, the late Earl Cunningham was a self-taught painter who used vivid colors to portray his own reflections of American life through a series of unique landscapes and…
Lou Jacobs
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Lou Jacobs was one of the most famous professional clowns in the world, a favorite to American circus-lovers for 60 years. Touring with the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus based in Sarasota, Jacobs touched the lives of both adults…
John Rosamond Johnson
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A native of Jacksonville, John Rosamond Johnson was a musical prodigy–at age 4, he was an accomplished pianist. After studying at the New England Conservatory in Boston, Johnson returned to Jacksonville and served for a time as the musical director…
Robert Rauschenberg
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One of the truly influential artists of the 20th Century, Robert Rauschenberg created an enormous portfolio of work that today is represented in the permanent collections of art museums around the world.
Mel Tillis
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Mel Tillis has ranked in the top echelon of country music singers and songwriters for nearly 40 years. Best known for his performing, Tillis also is a force in songwriting, having penned hit songs that made profound impacts on other performers'…