The Stax Museum of American Soul Music is saddened by the loss of its top-selling female artist, Jean Knight, who passed away on November 22, 2023 at the age of 80 in Tampa, Florida. She became Stax’s top selling female artist with her recording of the hit “Mr. Big Stuff,” which partially airs in the
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MEMPHIS – The Stax Museum of American Soul Music in Memphis is a recipient of a $40,500 grant for Capital Maintenance and Improvement from the State of Tennessee as administered through the Tennessee State Museum. The grant award will be used for updated lighting. The Tennessee General Assembly made available $5 million in funding from
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It’s that time of year again when Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and everything else is right around the corner, including our new Holiday Soul Mobile pop ups! To better help you navigate your holiday visits (come to our In the Christmas Spirit Holiday Party with live music by Booker T. & the M.G.’s tribute band
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As one of the many components to help celebrate the Stax Museum of American Soul Music’s 20th Anniversary in 2023, the Stax Museum announced it will launch its first-ever “Holiday Soul Mobile,” a traveling exhibit, gift shop, and DJ booth designed to take the Stax Records experience around the Memphis and the nation to festivals,
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The University of Memphis’ Daily Helmsman honored John Gary Williams, the Mad Lads, and The Invaders recently. This is their tribute:
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