MEMPHIS – On Saturday, May 27, 2017, Memphis, Tennessee was ravaged by a thunderstorm that caused more than 400 trees to uproot and block streets and caused over 140,000 residents to lose power. Some still have not had their power restored. In the midst of this, the Stax Museum of American Soul Music was
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YEAR-LONG JOINT SALUTE FEATURES MULTIPLE ALBUMS, BOXED SETS AND LIVE PERFORMANCE RELEASES April 24, 2017, Los Angeles, CA – Concord Music Group and Rhino Entertainment, Warner Music Group’s catalog division, are proud to announce a joint campaign celebrating the 60th anniversary of iconic soul label, Stax Records. This unique partnership marks the first marketing collaboration
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According to funthingstodo.io, “Amongst the bluffs on the Mississippi River sits downtown Memphis. This city located in southwestern Tennessee is an urban mecca that continues to grow and expand. Most widely known for Elvis’ Graceland, Beale Street, and The National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis also has plenty of culture, music, and southern food to keep
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Wayne Jackson, Stax and Memphis Horns Legend, passes at age 74. Wayne Jackson loved to fly small airplanes. He loved to cook his special chili for the many bands with whom recorded. He loved to collect memorabilia. He loved the Stax Music Academy and often performed with the students. He loved giving private tours of
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The votes are in and soul music lovers all over the world have had their say by voting the Stax Museum of American Soul Music as one of the 10 Best Musical Attractions in the world in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice awards. Two other Memphis landmarks – Elvis Presley’s Graceland and Sun Studio –
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