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Stax Relaunches With Hayes, Stone, White Tribute
Fifty years after the launch of legendary soul label Stax, Concord Music Group is reactivating the imprint after a 30-year-hiatus with new signings, re-issues, and special events. After forming in 1959, Memphis-based Stax released hits by Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Sam and Dave, the Staple Singers, the label's famed house band Booker T. & the MGs and many more. (19/12) ReadKeyword(s) : Brass-band, Soul, Label, House
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