On May 5, join the Memphis Listening Lab, the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, and the Memphis music community in celebrating the life, legacy, and music of Johnnie Taylor on what would have been his 90th birthday. Swing by the Memphis Listening Lab to listen to hits and deep cuts from Taylor’s career (and
Continue Reading nextBounty hunter Mack “Truck” Turner (Isaac Hayes) almost always finds his target, but his latest prize — a pimp called Gator (Paul Harris) — is killed while Turner is chasing him. Gator’s girl, Dorinda (Nichelle Nichols), vows to avenge his death and offers ownership of her successful call girl operation to anyone who can knock
Continue Reading nextJoin WYXR host (“Let’s Get Lost”) and Memphis jazz/R&B guitarist Joe Restivo and Stax Museum Director Jeff Kollath for a listening room session and discussion about drummer Chico Hamilton’s lone release on Stax Records, “The Master,” which features members of Little Feat as the rhythm section. Effortlessly blending swing, Latin, R&B, and avant-garde influences, “The
Continue Reading nextFREE ADMISSION! Join the Stax Museum for a special book signing and discussion with the author of “Cold War Country: How Nashville’s Music Row and the Pentagon Created the Sound of American Patriotism,” Joseph Thompson. Featuring author and Assistant Professor of History at Mississippi State University, Joseph Thompson, this event is a unique opportunity to
Continue Reading nextJoin us for a fun-filled afternoon at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music as we continue our second “Saturday Family Day” every month from 1-5 PM. This event offers free admission and is ideal for children and adults of all ages. Enjoy live music from SOUL CNXN, food trucks, arts and crafts, games, and
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