The Signature Sound of New Orleans
When Roy Brown recorded his song “Good Rockin’ Tonight” for DeLuxe records in 1947, he was no doubt dreaming that...
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Session Musicians in New Orleans
As Allen Toussaint took over as leading producer in New Orleans, the initial wave of session men from Dave Bartholomew’s...
Allen Toussaint
Born in 1938, Allen Toussaint grew up in a shotgun house in New Orleans. He learned piano as a child,...
Stax On Tour
In 1965, the first promotional trip was organized for Stax artists. Although record sales were good, the company felt that...
The Memphis Horns
The Memphis Horns was a duo formed in 1969 by two members of The Mar-Keys horn section at Stax. The...
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