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Hace 1 día · The small Memphis label Stax Records created soul hits by Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Wilson Pickett, Rufus and Carla Thomas, and others. It's the subject of a new documentary on MAX. We're ...
Hace 4 días · First, Steve Cropper - he was the house guitarist at Stax Records. The house band recorded its own records under the name Booker T. and the M.G.'s. Cropper also worked as a songwriter and producer for Stax. He produced some of Otis Redding's hits. Steve Cropper spoke to Terry Gross in 1990.
Hace 20 horas · Stax Records, founded in 1957 by Jim Stewart and Estelle Axton in Memphis, Tennessee, carved a distinctive niche in the music world with what came to be known as “The Stax Sound.” This sound was pivotal in shaping Southern soul and Memphis soul music, characterized by its raw, gritty feel, and emphasis on live, improvisational performances.
Hace 4 días · STAX was very poorly managed by Stewart in the early days, resulting in a big shark eats little fish predatory contract with Jerry Wexlers Atlantic Records distribution. If not for the drive and savvy of Al Bell, the company would have been lost to history on two critical occasions both before, and during, the advent of STAX Records’ 70s success.
Hace 3 días · HBO's documentary series "Stax: Soulsville U.S.A." explores the rise and fall of Stax Records, a legendary Memphis-based label that played a pivotal role in creating Southern soul music. The series delves into the label's humble beginnings, iconic hits, and challenges faced, including financial difficulties and racial tensions.
Hace 4 días · Published May 24, 2024 at 9:55 AM PDT. The Memphis soul label is the subject of the HBO Max documentary series, Respect Yourself. We listen back to archival interviews with Stax musicians Steve Cropper, Booker T. and Isaac Hayes. Copyright 2024 Fresh Air. Music News. Terry Gross.
Hace 5 días · May 23, 2024. By. Paul Sexton. Deanie Parker - Photo: courtesy of Deanie Parker. Artwork: UMG. The last instalment in our five-part series on the great names that helped build the legend of Stax...
