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The Story of Stax

Organized by Memphis’ Stax Records to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the Watts rebellion in Los Angeles, Wattstax was seen by some as the “Afro-American answer to Woodstock”. To make sure everyone who wanted to attend could, tickets were sold for $1 each.

Experience the story

Museum Exhibits

See Stax’s impact in our hall of records and hear the classics – or find new favorites – at our listening station.

Tour the museum

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