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Stax Records


 

Stax Records was a Memphis, Tennessee based record label that existed from 1959 to 1976. It is known as a major factor in the creation of the Southern soul and Memphis soul music styles, and as a frequent recorder of early funk and 1960s Chicago blues. Stax is also well known for having some of the first popular racially integrated bands.

Bibliography

  • {{Book reference | Author=Rob Bowman | Title=Soulsville U.S.A: The Story of Stax Records