It’s a well-known story at this point. In 1968, Stax Records co-founder Jim Stewart decided to put an end to the distribution deal that his company had with Atlantic Records….
Rufus Thomas
“His music … brought a great deal of joy to the world, but his personality brought even more, conveying a message of grit, determination, indomitability, above all a bottomless appreciation…
1968 was a momentous year for the nation, the city of Memphis, and Stax Records
A new box-set delves deeper into the Stax catalog than any previous reissue
Rhino Entertainment celebrates the 60th anniversary of Stax with a budget-friendly series of compilations and reissues
Robert Parker and the legendary Wardell Quezergue collaborated on a ’65 smash
A new collection celebrates the resurgence of a legendary soul label
Carla Thomas had a stellar career that began with a ballad she wrote at age 15.
Otis Redding would have turned 70 tomorrow. The great New Orleans musician Wardell Quezergue died this week. Ken Shane pays tribute to both artists.