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Stax Records, originally named Satellite Records, was founded in Memphis in 1957 by Jim Stewart, [5] [6] initially operating in a garage. Satellite's early releases were country music , rockabilly records or straight pop numbers, reflecting the tastes of Stewart (a country fiddle player) at the time.
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.
The Stax Museum of American Soul Music is a museum located in Memphis, Tennessee, at 926 East McLemore Avenue, the original location of Stax Records.Stax launched and supported the careers of artists such as Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, the Staple Singers, Sam & Dave, Booker T. & the M.G.'s, Rufus Thomas, Carla Thomas, Wilson Pickett, Albert King, William Bell, Eddie Floyd, Jean Knight, Mable ...
The HBO documentary "STAX: Soulsville U.S.A." chronicles the rise, fall and legacy of the world-shaking Memphis music company.
The Stax Museum of American Soul Music is the world’s only museum dedicated to preserving and promoting the legacy of Stax Records and American soul music. Located on the original site of the ...
Documentary series "STAX: Soulsville U.S.A.," about the iconic Memphis label, is a story of groundbreaking music, hard truths and unhappy endings.
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.
The online show to commemorate Black History Month features music from Memphis-based Stax Records and Detroit’s Motown. "Think Glee meets Grease meets Fame meets Hairspray, all with classic ...