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To say that Stax Records was a successful music label would be an understatement. Founded in 1957 by Jim Stewart, the company drew upon a mix of young, local talent, and by 1973, the label was one ...
There will never be another performer like Otis Redding. Instrumental in the development of soul and R&B, the singer-songwriter wrote some of the most iconic tracks of the 1960s, paving the way for ...
By Shirley Halperin Terry Manning, a noted music producer and recording engineer who worked at Memphis’ Stax Records during a transformative time in pop and R&B, died on March 25 due to a heart ...
The Christopher Reeve Story, Shōgun, Hacks and comedy specials starring Alex Edelman and Ramy Youssef were also nominated.
As a brief reminder of the many wonderful records Stax released between 1960 and 1975, here’s a selection of clips I’ve put together. There’s a great bit in the Siouxsie And The Banshees ...
Sitting on the original site of the Stax Records studio, this museum commemorates American soul legends (particularly the artists who recorded at Stax). Among the museum's collection of more than ...
The Southern states of the U.S. have a rich history in music. From the soulful domination of Stax Records in the sixties to ...
Nestled in the heart of Soulsville USA, the museum sits on the original site of Stax Records, where some of the greatest soul legends recorded their timeless music. A place where history comes to ...
Hopefully yours won’t have this issue as its otherwise a fine album. (Limited Edition of 1200 on translucent milky-light blue vinyl) In 1970, Stax Records’ Carla Thomas — aka “The Queen of Memphis ...
Memphis youth carry on the legacy of Stax Records soul music Stax Music Academy is located on the site of the original Stax Records studio in historic Soulsville, which many legendary musicians ...