Pat McClellan Dies, Flora-Bama Co-Owner
Pat McClellan, longtime co-owner of the Flora-Bama, died peacefully in his sleep, leaving behind his role in turning the roadhouse into a nationally recognized Gulf Coast landmark. Since joining Joe Gilchrist as a partner in 1984, he helped grow signature events like the Mullet Toss and Polar Bear Dip and shaped a welcoming culture for countless performers and patrons.
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About Taylor Hicks
Taylor Reuben Hicks (born October 7, 1976) is an American singer who won the fifth season of American Idol in May 2006. Hicks got his start as a professional musician in his late teens and performed around the Southeastern United States for well over the span of a decade, during which he also released two independent albums. Upon winning Idol, he was signed to Arista Records, under which his self-titled major label debut was released on December 12, 2006.
Everything about Taylor Hicks →- Occupation
- singer, singer-songwriter
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- October 7, 1976
- Website
- http://www.taylorhicks.com