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A reflection on the life of Gamble Rogers from Charlie Robertson, who knew him personally.

Located in Palatka, this mural celebrates the music of the Syncopators.

Not only is Richard’s music representative of the songs and type of music that would have been played in West Augustine’s hang out spots, like the Peppermint Lounge or Odd Fellows Hall, it was also reported that Little Richard played live in West…

A reflection on the life of Gamble Rogers from Sam Paccetti, who knew him personally

Ray Charles, born in 1930 to an exceptionally poor family, moved to St. Augustine at age 7 after losing his sight, in order to attend the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind (FSDB). While attending the school Charles not only learned communicative…