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The Stax Museum on McLemore Avenue in Memphis, founded in 2003, is a replica of the Stax studio, built on the same site where many of the historic Stax recording sessions took place. The original Stax studio was demolished in 1989. In 1967 Stax was at the height of its fame. [3]
The series follows Stax Records, a record label that ushered in artists, Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Booker T. & the M.G.'s, The Staple Singers and Sam & Dave; The label went from being an outsider to one of the most influential producers of music, with an impact even after the label has gone.
Stax Music Academy began these virtual presentations in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. “This year’s show is a lively comparison of Stax and Motown,” said Stax Music Academy Executive ...
"This year's show is a lively comparison of Stax and Motown," said Stax Music Academy Executive Director Isaac Daniel. "Think of it as the best of both worlds of music from the 1960s and 1970s."
James Frank Stewart [1] (July 29, 1930 – December 5, 2022) was an American record producer and executive who in 1957 co-founded Stax Records with his sister Estelle Axton. Stax was one of the leading recording companies during soul and R&B music's heyday.
J. Rawls' first solo album, The Essence of J. Rawls, was released in 2001 and included tracks such as "Great Live Caper," "Check the Clock" and "They Can't See Me." [9] His second solo album, The Hip-Hop Affect, was released in 2011, [10] [11] [12] followed by The Legacy in 2014.
“This year’s show is a lively comparison of Stax and Motown,” said Stax Music Academy Executive Director Isaac Daniel. “Think of it as the best of both worlds of music from the 1960s and ...
The HBO documentary "STAX: Soulsville U.S.A." chronicles the rise, fall and legacy of the world-shaking Memphis music company.