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We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Stax Records founder Jim Stewart. Mr. Stewart passed away peacefully earlier today, surrounded by his family.
📸: Bill Carrier Jr., Courtesy of Concord
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Happy 84th birthday to the one and only Mavis Staples! ❤️🎉 From her career with The Staple Singers to her own solo material, her voice remains completely iconic and unmistakable. Which track are you spinning to celebrate her today?
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We’re so sorry to hear that the one and only Ms. Jean Knight has passed away at the age of 80. The Louisiana-born artist released her album MR. BIG STUFF in 1971, and she quickly became an irreplaceable member of the Stax family. Our thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones.
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Happy Birthday, Steve Cropper! 🎸🎉 As one of the founding members of Booker T & The MGs, Mr. Cropper shaped the sound of Stax with his legendary guitar stylings. Share your birthday wishes for him below. 👇
📸: Bill Carrier Jr., Courtesy of Concord
#stevecropper
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Today we honor Pops Staples, the legendary leader of The Staple Singers, who was born on December 28, 1914. A guitarist and singer-songwriter in his own right, he and his family became major figures in gospel music and later R&B. ❤️
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Remembering the "King of Soul," who was born on this day in 1941. 🤍 Happy birthday,
#OtisRedding
— and thank you for sharing your voice the world.
Which Otis classic are you listening to in his honor?
#staxrecords
#kingofsoul
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Happy heavenly birthday to Stax co-founder
#JimStewart
, who would have just celebrated his 93rd. ❤️ Join us in remembering him and all the amazing music he helped bring into the world.
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Happy 81st birthday, Steve Cropper! 🎸🎉 One of the founding members of Booker T & The MGs, Mr. Cropper's legendary guitar stylings helped shape the sound of Southern soul.
Drop your birthday wishes for him below. 👇
📸: Bill Carrier Jr., Courtesy of Concord
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Happy Birthday, Booker T Jones! 🥳 Show some birthday love for this Stax legend in the comments 👇 and celebrate by spinning Booker T & The MGs' iconic debut album GREEN ONIONS:
📸: Stax Archive
#bookertandthemgs
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In September 1969,
#IsaacHayes
released his groundbreaking record Hot Buttered Soul. The LP only features 4 tracks – including a 12-min cover of “Walk On By.” (The shortest song on the record, “One Woman,” clocks in at a little over 5 min long!)
Who's been spinning this lately?
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We are extremely saddened to hear about the passing of the Queen of Soul, Ms Aretha Franklin. We celebrate her life and work every day as one of the most important people in the world and in the story of American soul music.
#ArethaFranklin
#RIPArethaFranklin
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Heading into the weekend with this 🔥🔥🔥 new playlist... Check out this collection featuring Stax's legendary house band, Booker T. & the M.G.'s — Listen to all of their Stax recordings now in one place!
Queue it up here:
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Happy Birthday, Eddie Floyd! 🎉
This Stax legend is celebrating his 86th today — drop some birthday wishes below!
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Save the date! 🌟
#STAX
: Soulsville U.S.A., an
@HBO
Original Documentary Series, is coming May 20 to HBO and
@StreamOnMax
.
Find out more and check out the trailer here:
#staxrecords
#soulsville
#hbo
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Today we honor Pops Staples, the legendary leader of The Staple Singers, who was born on December 28, 1914. He became a major figure in gospel music and later R&B.
📷: Courtesy of Stax Archives. (L-R) Al Bell, Jim Stewart, Pops Staples.
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Join us in wishing a very happy birthday to Ms. Deanie Parker, pictured here with fellow Stax songwriter Bettye Crutcher! Happy Birthday, Deanie, and thank you for all you do to keep the Stax legacy alive! 🤍
#stax
#soulsvilleusa
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TONIGHT on HBO and Max — Join us in SOULSVILLE U.S.A.! 📺🎵 Tune in on HBO at 9pm ET to watch the first two episodes of the new
#Stax
@HBO
docuseries, followed by episodes three and four tomorrow on HBO at the same time. Meanwhile, watch all four episodes on
@StreamOnMax
tonight!
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We’re saddened to hear of the passing of the one and only Richard Roundtree, whose unforgettable performance as Detective John Shaft changed film forever. We’re giving Isaac Hayes’ Oscar-winning “Theme from Shaft” an extra spin today in Mr. Roundtree’s honor.
📸: John Kisch
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Remembering Dave Prater of legendary Stax duo Sam & Dave on his birthday today. He began performing with Sam Moore in 1961, and the duo went on to release hits like "Soul Man" and "Hold On, I'm Comin'" and became one of Stax's biggest acts.
What's your favorite Sam & Dave song?
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⭐ ON THIS DAY IN
#1939
, A
#SOUL
#MUSIC
LEGEND WAS BORN ⭐
Wishing the happiest of birthdays to
@MavisStaples
!
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Today we honor and remember the legacy of the great Otis Redding, one of the greatest voices of all time.
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Wishing a very happy 92nd birthday to the legendary Jim Stewart, founder and co-owner of Stax Records! Raised on a farm and a banker by trade, his real true love has always been music. Thank you for everything, Mr. Stewart! 🤍
Drop some birthday wishes for him below ⬇️
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Happy 80th, Steve Cropper! 🎸🎉 As one of the founding members of Booker T. & the M.G.’s, Steve’s legendary guitar stylings can be heard on recordings by iconic Stax artists like
@OtisRedding
, Sam & Dave, Carla Thomas, and many more.
📸: Courtesy of
@StaxMemphis
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The
@StaxMuseum
of American Soul Music opened its doors on this day in 2003!
Located on the original site of the
#StaxRecords
studio on McLemore Ave., this amazing place has helped preserve Stax and soul music history for 21 years and counting. Stop by if you're in Memphis! 🎶
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TONIGHT! Who's tuning in?!
#stax
#soulsvilleusa
Making history and having fun doing it.
Stream the first two episodes of the HBO Original Documentary Series
#STAX
: Soulsville U.S.A. tonight at 9 pm ET on
@StreamOnMax
.
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Happy 81st birthday to the Queen of Memphis Soul,
#CarlaThomas
! She was one of the first artists to record at the Stax studio on McLemore Avenue. Who's spinning "B-A-B-Y" today to help her celebrate?
Share your birthday wishes below!
📸: Bill Carrier, courtesy of Stax Archives
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Enjoy the soulful sounds of
#Stax
this Christmas Eve! 🎁🎶 Listen to the "Christmas At Stax" playlist here:
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Isaac Hayes ascended during Stax's Soul Explosion era, starting with his sophomore album, Hot Buttered Soul. Black Moses came in 1971, by which point he was a bonafide superstar. The album stands as a landmark of soul music, one of Hayes' most revered and best-known works.
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The Memphis soul sound that electrified the world. 🌟 STAX: SOULSVILLE U.S.A. is coming to
@HBO
and
@StreamOnMax
on May 20th!
Learn more here:
#stax
#staxrecords
#hbo
#streamonmax
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Today we're honoring the great Albert King on his birthday! Nicknamed the "Velvet Bluesdozer," King was known for his innovative guitar techniques — he played left-handed and upside down on guitars strung for right-handed players. 🤯
📸: Bill Carrier Jr., Courtesy of Concord
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The biggest song in Otis Redding's entire catalogue is the one that he never saw become a crossover anthem. His posthumous No. 1 '(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay,' co-written with his great friend Steve Cropper, and was released on 8 January 1968, a month after his death.
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Today marks the birthday of the legendary Otis Redding — the "King of Soul." 🤍 Happy birthday, Mr. Pitiful! Thank you for sharing your stunning voice with the world.
Which Otis classic are you spinning today in his honor?
📸: Harry Goodwin
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Happy 83rd birthday to the one and only
@mavisstaples
! 🎊 This inspiring icon got her start as part of the legendary Staple Singers, and has since achieved one of the most successful cross-genre solo careers music has ever seen.
Which track are you spinning in her honor today?
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Congrats to
@BookerTJones
. & the M.G.'s who will be inducted into
@BluesFoundation
’s Blues Hall of Fame this May.
@ArethaFranklin
, Count Basie, Ida Cox, Muddy Waters, Ray Charles, B.B. King, Bessie Smith and Elmore James will be honored as well!
@BBKingMuseum
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19 years ago this week, longtime
#Stax
writing partners
#DavidPorter
and
#IsaacHayes
were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. This iconic duo wrote classics like "Soul Man", "B-A-B-Y" & so many more.
What's your favorite Hayes/Porter track?
#staxrecords
#soulsvilleusa
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"(Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay" was released 54 years ago today, shortly after Otis Redding's tragic death. Now considered one of the most important songs in music history, the track was written by Otis and Steve Cropper & features Booker T. & The M.G.s along with Isaac Hayes.
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Wishing a HAPPY 20th ANNIVERSARY to the
@StaxMuseum
! This amazing place of soul music history opened its doors on May 2, 2003, and has educated so many visitors and fans in the decades since. Cheers to the next 20 years and beyond! Be sure to visit next time you’re in Memphis! 🎶
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Remembering the great Isaac Hayes on his birthday. 🤍 Which of his iconic albums are you spinning in his honor today?
📸: Bill Carrier Jr., Courtesy of Concord
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#WomensHistoryMonth
Spotlight: BONNIE RAITT ⭐️ We're wrapping up the month with a nod to the great Bonnie Raitt, (pictured here with the legendary Muddy Waters) who has blended blues, rock, folk and country elements to create a unique sound that's all her own.
📸: David Jacobs
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59 years ago this week, Al Bell began his employment at Stax Records as Director of Promotions. 😎 Within 3 years, Bell rose to become an executive of the label, instrumental in shaping Stax to become a soul powerhouse within the industry. Thanks for all you've done, Mr. Bell!
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Congratulations to Carla Thomas, who was honored last week with the Tennessee Governor’s Arts Award! Presented by Gov. Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee, the award was given to Ms. Thomas as well as 11 other artists for their contributions to the arts.
📷: Nicky Newburger
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Sending out endless love to the family & countless fans of
#CharlesBradley
. Rest In Peace 🙏🏻❤️
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Remembering Chris Bell of
@BigStarBand
on his birthday (photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures)
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#Throwback
to 1968, when Jim Stewart hosted the Stax/Volt "Yuletide Thing" holiday party in Memphis. 🎄 Guests pictured here include iconic Stax artists Steve Cropper, Donald “Duck” Dunn, Carla Thomas, and Rufus Thomas, along with the one and only
#JanisJoplin
!
📸: Sam Andrew
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.
@BookerTJones
has launched an online directory for Black-owned businesses called Potato Hole. What a great resource to support Black-owned businesses!
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One of the finest voices among guitar-toting blues men:
#AlbertKing
c. 1972 | |
@uDiscoverMusic
#Stax60
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Stax was an integral part of all that was happening in Memphis in 1968. The year of ’68 is a historical standpoint for not only Stax but for Memphis. Be sure to check out our upcoming Stax 68: A Memphis Story boxset featuring every single we released that year coming October 19.
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Celebrating the one and only
#JohnnieTaylor
, the "Philosopher of Soul" — Listen to some of his most iconic
#StaxRecords
tracks on the new playlist here:
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"King of the Blues" Albert King's legendary album BORN UNDER A BAD SIGN was released 56 years ago this month in August 1967.
Listen to it here:
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Spotted in NYC and LA 👀 STAX: Soulsville U.S.A. premieres on
@HBO
and
@StreamOnMax
on May 20! Who's planning to tune in?!
Find out more here:
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Episodes 3-4 are airing TONIGHT on HBO at 9 ET, and the full series is now streaming on
@StreamOnMax
!
It's all happening here.
Stream all episodes of the HBO Original Documentary Series STAX: Soulsville U.S.A. on
@StreamOnMax
.
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Get in the
#ValentinesDay
mood with our playlist of soulful Stax love songs by artists like Carla Thomas, Otis Redding, Johnnie Taylor, and many more! 💘
Queue it up here:
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Celebrating Otis Redding on his birthday! He had a voice and charisma like no one before or since. In addition to being a stunning performer, he also wrote many of his hits, such as "(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay", "These Arms of Mine", "Try a Little Tenderness" and "Respect."
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#NowPlaying
: "Time Is Tight" by Booker T. & The M.G.'s — Listen to it on The Complete Stax / Volt Soul Singles, Vol. 2: 1968-1971:
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56 years ago in June 1967, Otis Redding closed out the Saturday night show at the Monterey Pop Festival, along with Booker T. & The M.G.'s and the Mar-Keys. His set was a huge hit, and gained him a whole new group of fans.
#otisredding
#montereypopfestival
#staxrecords
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Remembering the one and only
#ALBERTKING
on his birthday. The “Velvet Bluesdozer” was known for his innovative guitar playing techniques and memorable grooves.
Listen to some of his most iconic tracks on the playlist here:
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“Stax Records’ historic 1972 soul festival finally gets its due…At last, we have the final word…Soul’d Out is the real deal: a portrait of a pop label at its imperial peak, presenting its unmediated vision of Blackness for a rapt audience.” —
@pitchfork
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Happy anniv to
#HotButteredSoul
(1969), setting the precedent for the evolution of
#70s
#soul
, establishing
@IsaacHayes
into a lifelong icon
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With Stewart’s guidance, Stax launched the careers of legendary artists like Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Carla Thomas, Sam & Dave, The Staple Singers, and many others. Our hearts are with his family and friends.
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In memory of Yvonne Staples, she was the baritone who helped propel the Staples Singers to the top of the music charts and into the rock & roll hall of fame in 1999.
Read the full story here:
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Wishing a big, joyful HAPPY BIRTHDAY today to one of the most special people in the world, Stax Records Publicity Director and founding CEO of the Stax Music Academy, DEANIE PARKER! We love you, Deanie!
📸: Stax Museum of American Soul Music
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Today marks the birthday of the great
@otisRedding
. Redding will always be one of Stax Records' leading men and we celebrate today with what Otis did best. Happy birthday, Mr. Pitiful!
Enjoy these Otis favorites in his honor:
(photo by Harry Goodwin)
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Rest in peace, Burt Bacharach. 🤍
Burt Bacharach was the creative force behind pop hits like “Walk on By” and “The Look of Love.”
Those poetic tunes gave Isaac the inspiration and vision to craft his own versions of these records, that are signature staples in his artistic catalog.
Rest In Peace Burt. 🕊️
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This week's soundtrack = STAX NUMBER ONES. 🏆🎶 We dare you to sit still while listening to this collection of
#Stax
chart-toppers! Which hit are you playing first?
Learn more & listen here:
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While his impact on soul music is immeasurable, the “Memphis Sound” he fostered throughout the 1960s and 70s as a savvy record executive and visionary producer can still be heard and felt in the music of today.
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Thanks to
@AppleMusic
for highlighting the STAX ESSENTIALS collection! Find the playlist on their '70s page, as well as "Sounds of the '70s" and "Sounds of the '60s!"
Check it out here:
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A special reissue of BORN UNDER A BAD SIGN is coming to vinyl, SACD, and hi-res digital on April 21! ♠️🃏♦️ In honor of Albert King’s centennial,
@CraftRecordings
and Stax are proud to share this remastered edition of his 1967 Stax debut.
Pre-order now:
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Happy
#MemorialDay
to all our U.S. Stax fans! Today marks the start of summer, but more importantly, we honor and remember those who have died while serving our country.
Queue up this playlist if you need a soundtrack for the day's celebrations:
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Today we celebrate the birthday of Estelle Axton, the co-owner of Stax Records. She would have been 103 today. Where would Stax be is it wasn't for Ms. Axton? She was like a mom to so many who walked through the doors of Stax. Here's to you Estelle Axton! Happy Birthday!
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The Staple Singers' first post-Stax single, the title track to the Sidney Poitier-directed film LET'S DO IT AGAIN, was released in 1975. Written by Curtis Mayfield and released via Curtom, the song went on to hit
#1
on the Billboard Hot 100 in December that year.
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We're toasting the late, great Donald "Duck" Dunn, who would have celebrated his 80th birthday today. You've heard his catchy basslines on songs by Wilson Pickett, Booker T. & the M.G.'s, Shirley Brown, Ray Charles, Bob Dylan, & so many more.
📸: The Deanie Parker Collection
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#IsaacHayes
' iconic 1971 album BLACK MOSES turns 52 today. Which track is your favorite?
Give it an anniversary spin here:
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Wishing a very happy birthday to Stax legend Carla Thomas. She was the first person to cut a record at the Stax Records studio and became known as the "Queen of Memphis Soul".
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Remembering William "Poogie" Hart on what would have been his 78th birthday. 🤍 The hit-making singer and songwriter from Philly was the lead singer of The Delfonics and penned timeless hits like "La-La (Means I Love You)" & "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)."
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Happy birthday to David Porter, who was Stax's first staff songwriter and responsible for writing some of Stax's greatest hits.
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ICYMI: Last week,
#JohnnieTaylor
was honored with a Brass Note to be placed on the world famous Beale Street Walk of Fame in honor of his contributions to Stax Records, soul music, and the Memphis arts.
📷:
@DailyMemphian
Read more here:
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On September 8-9, 2023, the great
#OtisRedding
will be honored at the Otis Redding Foundation’s 2nd Annual King of Soul Music Festival at the Macon City Auditorium and the Capitol Theatre in Macon, GA.
More info here:
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#OnThisDay
in 1969, The Bar-Kays took the stage at the Army & Navy Club in Athens, Alabama — at 12:01 am, to be exact! Which of their classic tracks do you think they included in their midnight set?
📸: Image courtesy of The Stax Museum of American Soul Music
#thebarkays
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During this month in 1968, Stax became an independent label and introduced the snapping fingers logo to represent our "finger snappin’ music."
#StaxFacts
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Happy Birthday, Johnnie Taylor! 🤍 Listen to the "Philosopher of Soul"'s 1968 smash hit album Who's Making Love... here:
What's your favorite Johnnie Taylor track?
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#WomensHistoryMonth
Spotlight: SISTER ROSETTA THARPE ⭐️ We owe so much to the "Godmother of Rock and Roll," whose blend of gospel and electric guitar paved the way for the genre that we all know and love today.
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GREEN ONIONS is back on vinyl in honor of its 60th anniversary! 💚🎶 This classic album from Stax’s legendary house band, Booker T. & The M.G.s, remains one of the greatest examples of the “Memphis Sound” Stax became known for.
Pick up your copy here:
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Shout-out to Stax's former head of radio promotions and eventual owner Al Bell, who celebrated his 82nd birthday earlier this week on March 15. 🎉 We salute you for all you did for Stax Records and all you continue to do for soul music!
📸: Library of Congress / Reed Bunzell
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Jim Stewart, the founder and co-owner of Stax Records, was born on this day in 1930. His love of music inspired the creation of Satellite Records, in 1957, which became Stax Records in 1959. Wishing a very happy birthday to Jim Stewart! 91 years strong!
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Rest easy, Pervis, we love you.
Pervis Staples, a co-founder of the great gospel group the Staple Singers, has died at the age of 85.
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Happy 76th birthday to the legend
@BookerTJones
! Celebrate a lifetime's worth of soulful music with the
@Spotify
playlist This Is Booker T. & the M.G.'s:
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Join us in wishing a very happy 80th birthday to the MEMPHIS QUEEN OF SOUL, Carla Thomas!
Listen to her iconic 1971 album here:
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52 years ago, the chart-topping, Grammy award-winning duo Sam & Dave arrived at Stax Records. They would go on to release major hits such as, “Hold On, I’m Comin.”
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The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce recently announced their new
#WalkofFame
inductees for the class of 2024, including the great OTIS REDDING! He will be recognized in the category of Live Theatre/Live Performance and honored with his very own star. ⭐️
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We are so honored and proud that our Stax Music Academy kids were included in this inspiring performance of
@jtimberlake
and
@antclemons
' "Better Days" for the
@Inauguration
TV special. Nowhere but up, y'all!
Tonight,
@AntClemons
and I were deeply honored to perform our new song, BETTER DAYS, as a celebration of everything this administration represents. There’s a lot of work to do, but I’m feeling hopeful for this country.
#Inauguration
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This week we celebrate the birth of
@isaachayes
who would have been 76 years old and the historic
#Wattstax
, both of which revolutionized soul music.
Happy Birthday, Isaac.
With love, Stax
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THE
#ISAACHAYES
MOVEMENT was released 54 years ago this month as the follow-up to his breakout record, HOT BUTTERED SOUL. The album spent 6 weeks in the top spot on the Billboard R&B chart, only to be dethroned by The Jackson 5.
Anyone else taking this one for a spin today?
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Today we honor Pops Staples, the legendary leader of The Staple Singers, who was born on Dec. 28, 1914.
Celebrate him by listening to COME GO WITH ME, The Staple Singers' Stax collection, here:
📸: Stax Archives, (L-R) Al Bell, Jim Stewart, Pops Staples
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