Booker T & The MGs
‘Years Gone By’: A Stax Gem From Blues Guitarist Albert King
The blues master's 1969 album had him working with the combined might of Booker T and the MGs.
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Features3 months agoComin’ To Ya: In Praise Of Georgia Soul Man Dave Prater
The labourer's son became one half of dynamic soul duo Sam & Dave.
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Features7 months ago‘Superstar’: Leon Russell Remembers His Much-Covered Classic
A look at one of his most-recorded numbers, with the help of the late, great Leon himself.
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Features8 months ago
Albert King’s Definitive Album: ‘Live Wire/Blues Power’
There’s not a blues guitarist that has not copped Albert King’s licks and fallen under his spell.
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Features1 year ago
Best Beatles Covers: 20 Essential Versions Of Fab Four Classics
Ranging across a wide mix of styles and artists, The best Beatles covers are testament to the sheer breadth and quality of their music.
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In-Depth3 years ago
Ramblin’ On: The Birth, Life And Rebirth Of Southern Rock
From original pioneers Elvis and Little Richard, to the Allmans and Cadillac Three, Southern rock has made a global impact far beyond its original boundaries. But then again… maybe it had no...
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News4 years ago
Stax Figurehead Isaac Hayes Celebrated With ‘The Spirit Of Memphis’ Set
The influential career of Isaac Hayes will be anthologised by Craft Recordings with the 22 September 2017 release of The Spirit of Memphis (1962-1976).
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New Releases4 years ago
Stax 60 Campaign Arrives At ‘Soulsville USA’
Concord Music Group and Rhino Entertainment have announced the 22 September 2017 release of Soulsville U.S.A.: A Celebration of Stax.
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News4 years ago
Stax Legends Return To London For Royal Albert Hall Celebration
uDiscover talks to the stars of the one-off celebration concert Stax Records: 50 Years of Soul show at the Royal Albert Hall on 1 September 2017.
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Features5 years ago
Birthday Best To Booker T
Booker T. Jones, born 12 November 2015, has been in our musical consciousness for decades, and remains in demand for both his current and classic exploits.
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New Releases5 years ago
William Bell Bares His Soul On Stax Again
William Bell, a much-admired survivor of the vintage Stax era, is back on the label. His album This Is Where I Live is out on Stax via Concord on 3 June.
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News6 years ago
Death Of Ben Cauley, Link Between Otis & Keith
Bar-Kays co-founder Ben Cauley, who died Sept 21, connects Otis Redding, with whom the Bar-Kays toured, and Keith Richards, on whose new album he appears.
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News6 years ago
Miracles, Martha, Clapton: The Stuff Of ‘Legend’
The soundtrack of ‘Legend,’ starring Tom Hardy as both of the Kray twins, is full of legends itself, such as Clapton, Mayall, the Small Faces and many more.
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Features6 years ago
Respect Yourself – Stax Records & The Soul Explosion (Book Review)
Robert Gordon's wonderful book, Respect Yourself, tells the story of Stax Records, a story that's closer to a Greek Tragedy than modern day record company.
