People were looking for something that would divert their attention from the negative aspects of everyday life surrounding them.ĭuring this time, young Harry Casey did anything and everything that he could do to further his passion for music. The United Stales was still involved in the Vietnam conflict, Richard Nixon was the target of the Watergate investigation, University Students were protesting and rioting, and there was discontent all over the world with rising unemployment and inflation. The price of a gallon of gasoline was 40 cents a gallon. The price of an average automobile was $2,900. The price of an average home was $32,500. Why move from an area that not only do I love, but owe so much to?' I experimented at trying to put all three types of music together and the Sunshine Sound was born. “I always loved music and I was fortunate enough to grow up in a multi-ethnic area that exposed me to a lot of different cultures and om Pop to Reggae to Latin. 'I remember that I always wanted to do something that would make people forget about their problems and be happy,” recalls KC. KC has never moved farther than 10 miles away from his birthplace and the birthplace of his legendary music underlines the fact that he is proud that his 'Sunshine Sound' has flourished continuously for over 37 years. The music that got people out of their seats and onto the dance floor originated with humble beginnings in Hialeah, Florida.

He is Harry Wayne Casey, better known as the founder and leader of KC and The Sunshine Band. He has been called the 'Founder of the Dance Revolution.' Who's music has been featured on more than 200 motion picture film soundtracks? Who's music has been featured at EVERY major sporting event in the world including the Super Bowl, World Series, Conference Championships, The NBA, Collegiate Bowl Games National Championship Games, the NASCAR racing Circuit and Championships, The World Cup, The Indianapolis 500, The Kentucky Derby, EVERY Holiday Parade include the famous Macys Thanksgiving Day parade, and the Tournament of Roses Parade, Political Party Conventions, Presidential Campaigns and nearly EVERY wedding, confirmation, and bar mitzvah in the world?

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