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American record label
label changed its name to Stax Records in September 1961. It also shared its operations with sister label Volt Records. Stax was influential in the creation
Stax_Records
American musician and record producer (1941–2025)
Colonel", was an American guitarist, songwriter and record producer. He was the guitarist of the Stax Records house band, Booker T. & the M.G.'s, which backed
Steve_Cropper
Topics referred to by the same term
electrostatic headphones Stax Records, an American record company Lay's Stax, a brand of potato snack chips sold by Lay's Stax.fun a Scratch modification
Stax
American bass guitarist (1941–2012)
musician, record producer, and songwriter. Dunn was notable for his 1960s recordings with Booker T. & the M.G.'s and as a session bassist for Stax Records. At
Donald_"Duck"_Dunn
Music genre
shimmering, sultry style produced in the 1960s and 1970s at Stax Records and Hi Records in Memphis, Tennessee, featuring melodic unison horn lines, organ
Memphis_soul
American soul vocal trio
the 1970s. The band released several albums on We Produce Records, an offshoot of Stax Records. In 1972, the band performed in front of more than 100,000
The_Temprees
American drummer (1935–1975)
Booker T. & the M.G.'s, a group of session musicians who worked for Stax Records and produced their own instrumentals. Jackson was affectionately dubbed
Al_Jackson_Jr.
Soul music museum in Tennessee, United States
The Stax Museum of American Soul Music is a museum located in Memphis, Tennessee, at 926 East McLemore Avenue, the original location of Stax Records. Stax
Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Stax_Museum_of_American_Soul_Music
Band in Tennessee, US
part of the city limits to "Soulsville", which was the original home of Stax Records. Rock 103 described them as "the most talked about band in Memphis."
Southern_Avenue_(band)
2024 American TV documentary series
Stax: Soulsville U.S.A. is an American documentary series directed and produced by Jamila Wignot. It corrects the history of Stax Records. The documentary
Stax:_Soulsville_U.S.A.
American bassist and Muscle Shoals session player (born 1943)
(Private Stock Records, 1976) With Eddie Floyd Soul Street (Stax Records, 1974) With Aretha Franklin This Girl's in Love with You (Atlantic Records, 1970) Spirit
David_Hood
American musician (1941–2016)
musician, playing the trumpet in The Mar-Keys, in the house band at Stax Records and later as one of The Memphis Horns, described as "arguably the greatest
Wayne_Jackson_(musician)
American record label
label. Atlantic began pressing and distributing Stax records. Wexler sent Tom Dowd to upgrade Stax's recording equipment and facilities. Wexler was impressed
Atlantic_Records
American soul-R&B singer and songwriter (born 1937)
(1999) – Plane Records To the Bone – (2002) – Rock House Records Eddie Loves You So – (2008) – Stax At Christmas Time – (2012) – Stax Down by the Sea
Eddie_Floyd
American R&B/funk band
Mar-Keys, the rotating slate of musicians that served as the house band of Stax Records, they played on hundreds of recordings by artists including Wilson Pickett
Booker_T._&_the_M.G.'s
American guitarist (born 1945)
lead guitarist of the local band the Memphis Blazers. He was hired by Stax Records in the late 1960s as an engineer and also quickly began doing studio
Bobby_Manuel
American drummer (1945–2021)
Records, 1983) With Joan Baez Honest Lullaby (Portrait Records, 1979) With William Bell Wow... (Stax Records, 1971) Phases of Reality (Stax Records,
Roger_Hawkins_(drummer)
American record producer and executive (1930–2022)
2022) was an American record producer and executive who in 1957 co-founded Stax Records with his sister Estelle Axton. Stax was one of the leading recording
Jim_Stewart_(music_producer)
Genre of music
Tennessee, label Stax Records nurtured a distinctive sound, which included putting vocals further back in the mix than most contemporary R&B records, using vibrant
Soul_music
American musician (1947–2015)
professional musician. The Bar-Kays joined the Stax studio by 1966, and were signed on to Stax's subsidiary Volt Records in the beginning of 1967. Al Jackson Jr
Ben_Cauley
American saxophone player
session work at Stax Records where he teamed up with trumpet player Wayne Jackson. The two created the signature horn sound at Stax on hit records by Otis Redding
Andrew_Love_(musician)
American drummer (born 1950)
the Funky Chicken (Stax Records, 1970) Crown Prince of Dance (Stax Records, 1973) With Tony Joe White Eyes (20th Century Records, 1976) Walker, Donald
Willie_Hall_(drummer)
American soul and blues guitarist
When not working with Hayes, Pitts served as a session musician at Stax Records. His performances included hits by Rufus Thomas ("The Breakdown"), The
Charles_Pitts
American soul and R&B duo
gospel church to pop music with their call-and-response records. Recorded primarily at Stax Records in Memphis, Tennessee, from 1965 through 1968, these
Sam_&_Dave
Record label
Enterprise Records was an American record label, started in 1967 as a subsidiary of Stax Records. Its best-known recording artist during its existence
Enterprise_Records
1971 studio album by Isaac Hayes
American soul musician Isaac Hayes. It is a double album released on Stax Records' Enterprise label in 1971. The follow-up to Hayes' successful soundtrack
Black_Moses_(album)
American musician and actor (1942–2008)
music label Stax Records in the 1960s, serving as an in-house songwriter with his partner David Porter, as well as a session musician and record producer
Isaac_Hayes
1978 song by Earth, Wind & Fire
dub) – 6:11 Kirk Franklin released a cover of "September" in 2007 on Stax Records. The song reached No. 17 on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart and No
September_(song)
American singer (1937–1988)
pop music with their string of call-and-response hit records. Primarily recorded at Stax Records in Memphis, Tennessee, from 1965 through 1968, these
Dave_Prater
American gospel singer
songwriter from Memphis, Tennessee. After a short-lived musical career with Stax Records, he served in the U.S. Army and worked as a mechanic, carpenter, and
Johnnie_Frierson
American record label
the Year. Concord Records purchased the Fantasy Label Group in 2004, and in December 2006 announced the reactivation of the Stax Records label as a forum
Concord_Records
American record label
for Stax Records, but the hand in this case is holding up a peace sign. The name "Weed Records" is now owned by the Tokyo/New York-based Weed Records.[citation
Motown
American musical artist and executive (born 1940)
an American record producer, songwriter, and record executive. He is best known as having been an executive and co-owner of Stax Records with Jim Stewart
Al_Bell
1962 studio album by Booker T. & the M.G.'s
Green Onions is the debut album by Booker T. & the M.G.'s, released on Stax Records in October 1962. It reached number 33 on the pop album chart in the month
Green_Onions_(album)
1972 benefit concert and film in Watts, Los Angeles, California
Wattstax was a benefit concert organized by Stax Records to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the 1965 riots in the African-American community of
Wattstax
American singer (born 1968)
released two albums: Self Portrait (2008) and Where It All Begins (2011) on Stax Records. In 2014, Hathaway's song "Something", featured on Snarky Puppy's album
Lalah_Hathaway
American singer and songwriter (1934–2000)
and gospel to pop, doo-wop, and disco. He was initially successful at Stax Records with the number-one R&B hits "Who's Making Love" (1968), "Jody's Got
Johnnie_Taylor
American gospel, soul, and R&B singing group
to Stax Records and released two albums with Steve Cropper—Soul Folk in Action and We'll Get Over, Pervis returning for them. After Cropper left Stax, Al
The_Staple_Singers
American record executive (1918–2004)
September 11, 1918 – February 24, 2004) was an American record executive and co-founder of Stax Records, along with her brother Jim Stewart. Born in Middleton
Estelle_Axton
1964 studio album by Otis Redding
the soul singer-songwriter Otis Redding. Redding recorded for Volt Records, a subsidiary of Stax Records, based in Memphis, Tennessee. Volt LPs were initially
Pain_in_My_Heart
American singer (1917–2001)
recorded for several labels, including Chess Records and Sun Records in the 1950s, before becoming established in the 1960s and 1970s at Stax Records
Rufus_Thomas
American singer and songwriter (1941–1967)
appearance at a Stax Records recording session led to a contract and Redding's first hit single, "These Arms of Mine", in 1962. Stax released Redding's
Otis_Redding
1962 instrumental composition by Booker T. & the M.G.'s
label (a subsidiary of Stax Records) as the B-side of "Behave Yourself" on Volt 102; it was quickly reissued as the A-side of Stax 127, and it also appeared
Green_Onions
1971 soundtrack album by Isaac Hayes
Shaft is a double album by Isaac Hayes, recorded for Stax Records' Enterprise label as the soundtrack LP for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's 1971 blaxploitation
Shaft_(Isaac_Hayes_album)
Rhino/Flashback). RIAA: Gold Love Songs (1998, Rhino). BPI: Silver Stax Profiles (2006, Stax) The Definitive Soul Collection (2006, Rhino). BPI: Gold The Best:
Otis_Redding_discography
Filmography
8, 2019. Retrieved July 16, 2021. "Watch This: Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story". Seattle Post Intelligencer. October 2, 2007. Retrieved June 4
List of Samuel L. Jackson performances
List_of_Samuel_L._Jackson_performances
American singer (born 1978)
the self-titled release of Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats via Stax Records was announced with the lead single being "S.O.B.". The Night Sweats feature
Nathaniel_Rateliff
British musician (born 1944)
the name "Stax" because of his fondness for the music produced by Stax Records. Stax played on all of the Pretty Things charting singles, which included
John_Stax
1972 studio album by Big Star
August 1972, #1 Record immediately received widespread acclaim, and continued to do so for six months, although the inability by Stax Records to make the
Number_1_Record
American film producer, director, and writer (born 1967)
for films including Piece by Piece, Shangri-La, Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story, Muddy Waters: Can’t Be Satisfied, Johnny Cash’s America, and The
Morgan_Neville
1968 single by Linda Lyndell
"What a Man" is a song written by Dave Crawford, and originally recorded for Stax Records' Volt imprint by American soul singer Linda Lyndell, whose recording
What_a_Man_(song)
1967 compilation album by Otis Redding
The History of Otis Redding is the first of numerous compilations of Otis Redding songs, featuring hits from 1962 to early 1967. Released one month prior
The_History_of_Otis_Redding
American singer (born 1946)
disc jockey Dave Crawford introduced her to Stax Records producers Isaac Hayes and David Porter. They recorded her first single, "Bring Your Love Back to
Linda_Lyndell
American soul singer and songwriter (born 1939)
Stax Records, he is unrelated to the label's onetime president, Al Bell. In 2017, Bell was awarded a Grammy for Best Americana Album for his record This
William_Bell_(singer)
American rhythm and blues group
Ford (July 10, 1950 – May 28, 2019) in 1969. The Dramatics signed with Stax Records of Memphis, Tennessee in 1968, but moved on after one unsuccessful release
The_Dramatics
American comedian and actor (1940–2005)
afterward, Pryor sought a deal with a larger label, and he signed with Stax Records in 1973. When his third breakthrough album That Nigger's Crazy (1974)
Richard_Pryor
American musician (born 1944)
the attention of record executive Jim Stewart in Memphis, and while still in high school he worked as a staff musician for Stax Records, appearing as sideman
Booker_T._Jones
American R&B and gospel singer (born 1939)
articulate music to a huge number of young people. The group signed to Stax Records in 1968, joining their gospel harmonies and deep faith with musical accompaniment
Mavis_Staples
1967 studio album by Albert King
Albert King, released in August 1967 by Stax Records. It features eleven electric blues songs that were recorded from March 1966 to June 1967, throughout
Born_Under_a_Bad_Sign
Group of musicians who regularly perform at an establishment or on a TV/radio show
1960s, most notably at Motown and at Stax Records. Some of these house bands, such as Booker T. & the M.G.'s (Stax), had parallel careers as main artists
House_band
American studio session band
The Mar-Keys were an American studio session band for Stax Records, in Memphis, Tennessee, in the 1960s. Formed in 1958 as the first house band for the
The_Mar-Keys
American funk band
Memphis, Tennessee, as a studio session group, backing major artists at Stax Records. In 1967, they were chosen by Otis Redding to play as his backing band
Bar-Kays
#1 R&B Chart single by Shirley Brown in 1974
the Bar-Kays and other Stax Records artists. According to Thigpen, he and Banks were brainstorming ideas for songs at Stax Studio (quote:)"trying to
Woman to Woman (Shirley Brown song)
Woman_to_Woman_(Shirley_Brown_song)
American record producer
American record producer currently[when?] heading the S-Curve Records label. In 2020, he won the Grammy Award for "Best Album Notes" for Stax Records album
Steve Greenberg (music producer)
Steve_Greenberg_(music_producer)
American songwriter (1939–2022)
October 20, 2022) was an American songwriter. She was a staff writer for Stax Records. Crutcher teamed with Homer Banks and Raymond Jackson as We Three, and
Bettye_Crutcher
American songwriter (born 1941)
classmates to record for the Satellite label, including Booker T. Jones, William Bell, and Andrew Love. Soon after, Satellite rebranded as Stax Records and redefined
David_Porter_(songwriter)
1969 studio album by Isaac Hayes
debut, Presenting Isaac Hayes, had been a poor seller for the record label Stax Records, and Hayes was about to return to his behind-the-scenes role as
Hot_Buttered_Soul
1965 studio album by Otis Redding
released in 1965. The album was one of the first issued by Volt Records, a sub-label of Stax Records, and Redding's first on the new label. Like Redding's debut
The Great Otis Redding Sings Soul Ballads
The_Great_Otis_Redding_Sings_Soul_Ballads
American writer and filmmaker
Masters) and the PBS Great Performances special, Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story. Other titles include Johnny Cash’s America (A&E) and Shakespeare
Robert Gordon (writer and filmmaker)
Robert_Gordon_(writer_and_filmmaker)
American musician (1931–2023)
and bandleader. As a baritone sax player, he was long associated with Stax Records, and as a member of The Mar-Keys’ horn section and the Memphis Horns
Floyd_Newman
American record label
of the 1960s and 1970s featured pop music acts and was distributed by Stax Records from 1972 until 1975. It is best remembered today for Big Star, whose
Ardent_Records
American singer (born 1942)
Satellite Records, which eventually became Stax Records. Recorded when Thomas was still attending Hamilton High School in Memphis, the record drew enough
Carla_Thomas
1974 live album by Richard Pryor
Initially released on Stax Records under their "Partee" imprint, the album's success was temporarily derailed by the sudden closing of Stax later in 1974. Pryor
That_Nigger's_Crazy
American record label founded 1962
Mainstreet Records Jambalya Music Savoy Records Juana Records Apollo Records Onyx Records Shurfine Records 601 Records Atlanta International Records Stax Records
Malaco_Records
1970 single by Johnnie Taylor
and Gone" is a 1970 R&B single by Johnnie Taylor. The song was written by record producer Don Davis with Kent Barker and Cam Wilson, and produced by Davis
Jody's_Got_Your_Girl_and_Gone
American horn section
was an American horn section, made famous by their many appearances on Stax Records. The duo consisted of Wayne Jackson on trumpet and Andrew Love on tenor
The_Memphis_Horns
Band that accompanies a leading artist
studios. The same musicians may perform on records by a number of different artists. Examples are Stax Records' band, Booker T. & the M.G.'s; Detroit's
Backup_band
Blues standard first recorded by Albert King
"Born Under a Bad Sign" were written by Stax Records rhythm and blues singer William Bell with music by Stax bandleader Booker T. Jones (of Booker T.
Born_Under_a_Bad_Sign_(song)
American blues musician (1923–1992)
Memphis, where he signed with the Stax Records label. Produced by Al Jackson Jr., King with Booker T. & the MGs recorded dozens of influential sides, such
Albert_King
1968 single by Otis Redding
Redding recorded it twice in 1967, including just three days before his death in a plane crash on December 10, 1967. It was released on Stax Records' Volt
(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay
(Sittin'_On)_The_Dock_of_the_Bay
American soul and R&B musician
the clinic was across the street from Stax Records' headquarters, and that he grew up about a block away from Stax. Alexander attended Booker T. Washington
James_Alexander_(musician)
American independent record label
one", an expression commonly used in Japan to mean the best. Stax Records Goldwax Records Gregory, Andy (2002). The International Who's Who in Popular
Ichiban_Records
American southern rock group
in 1969 and signed a record deal with Stax Records. Their self-titled debut album (Hip Records #HIS-7003 [a subsidiary of Stax]) was largely ignored
Black_Oak_Arkansas
American musician (1941–2016)
After Stax Records became embroiled in financial problems, the girl group the Emotions looked for a new contract and found one with Columbia Records. With
Maurice_White
1967 live album by Otis Redding
10, 1967. The album was recorded during the Stax/Volt tour of Europe and Redding is backed by Booker T. & the MG's. Recorded at the Olympia Theatre, Paris;
Live in Europe (Otis Redding album)
Live_in_Europe_(Otis_Redding_album)
British recording artist and stage actress (born 1973)
of Stax Records. Alongside host Jools Holland, his Orchestra, James Morrison, Ruby Turner and Sir Tom Jones, the show also featured some of Stax's greatest
Beverley_Knight
Series of compilation albums
ABC Records Gary Numan – "Films" (from The Pleasure Principle) (1979) Beggars Banquet Records Rufus Thomas – "The Breakdown (Part II)"* (from Stax Records
Ultimate_Breaks_and_Beats
American soul singer (1937–1970)
Cotillion Records released his last single under the Atlantic Records umbrella, "I Wanna Go Home" / "The Love of My Woman". From there, Banks signed to Stax Records
Darrell_Banks
1971 soundtrack album by Earth, Wind & Fire
performed by then-unknown Earth, Wind & Fire and released in 1971 on Stax Records. To attract publicity for the film without spending significant money
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song (soundtrack)
Sweet_Sweetback's_Baadasssss_Song_(soundtrack)
American soul singer-songwriter (1941–2003)
an American songwriter, singer and record producer. Although best known by many for his songwriting for Stax Records in the 1960s and 1970s, some of his
Homer_Banks
American independent record label
became president in 1973. He continued the policy of acquisitions: Stax Records (1977), Good Time Jazz (1984), Contemporary (1984), Pablo (1986), Specialty
Fantasy_Records
Prominent American blues musician
part of his career, he recorded several singles for smaller record labels. In 1966, he began an association with Stax Records, where he enjoyed his greatest
Albert_King_discography
American singer-songwriter (born 1944)
singer, songwriter, and record producer. Knight recorded with Mercury and Capitol in New York before signing with Stax Records in 1972. He had his only
Frederick_Knight_(singer)
Gospel music singers (1970–2020)
record promoter Dave Clark, who worked for Stax Records. The group was the first to be signed to the Stax imprint Gospel Truth, and they recorded for
The_Rance_Allen_Group
1966 studio album by Otis Redding
The cover of The Soul Album was designed by Loring Eutemey of Atlantic Records. According to author Jonathan Gould, the album's cover photo "drew a stark
The_Soul_Album
American singer (born 1972)
London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 122. ISBN 1-904994-10-5. "Concord Music Group - Nikka Costa Signs with Stax Records!". Archived from the original
Nikka_Costa
American pop music girl group
local talent contest. The winning prize included an audition with Stax Records. Stax signed the trio to its newly formed HIP subsidiary. Goodee Sandra
The_Goodees
American rock band
Big Star's debut album, 1972's #1 Record, was met with enthusiastic reviews, but ineffective marketing by Stax Records and limited distribution stunted
Big_Star
American R&B and soul singer (1943–2023)
was best known for her 1971 hit single "Mr. Big Stuff", released by Stax Records. Jean Audrey Caliste was born in New Orleans on January 26, 1943. After
Jean_Knight
1968 single by Johnnie Taylor
Stax Records staffers Homer Banks, Bettye Crutcher, Don Davis and Raymond Jackson and recorded by singer Johnnie Taylor in 1968. Released on the Stax
Who's_Making_Love
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Stony Field
Boy/Male
Bengali, Indian
Loop; Autumn
Girl/Female
English Latin
Star.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu
Star; Pearl; Twinkle Star
Girl/Female
British, English, Jamaican
Star
Male
Russian
(СтаÑ) Russian pet form of Slavic Stanislav, STAS means "glorious government."
Boy/Male
Hindu
Praise
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Christian, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German
Lives by the Stony Meadow; Form of Stanley; Rocky Meadow
Male
English
Short form of English Stanley, STAN means "stone clearing," and other names containing Old English stan, meaning "stone."
Girl/Female
Hindu
A star, Morning star
Boy/Male
Arabic, Pakistani, Russian
Truthful
Male
Swedish
Pet form of Swedish Gustaf, GÖSTA means "meditation staff."
Girl/Female
British, English
Star
Girl/Female
Tamil
A star, Morning star
Girl/Female
Greek
A river of the under world.
Boy/Male
Slavic
Military glory.
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Christian, English, Greek, Jamaican, Latin
Star; Esther; Stella; Inspiring
Boy/Male
English American
Stony field; lives by the stony grove.
Surname or Lastname
South German
South German : variant of Sachs 1.Dutch : variant of Sas 1 and 3.English : from an Old Norse personal name, Saxi meaning ‘sword’.Jewish (Ashkenazic) : variant spelling of Sachs.
Boy/Male
Anglo, Australian, British, English
Star
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