On May 5, join the Memphis Listening Lab, the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, and the Memphis music community in celebrating the life, legacy, and music of Johnnie Taylor on what would have been his 90th birthday. Swing by the Memphis Listening Lab to listen to hits and deep cuts from Taylor’s career (and
Continue Reading nextBounty hunter Mack “Truck” Turner (Isaac Hayes) almost always finds his target, but his latest prize — a pimp called Gator (Paul Harris) — is killed while Turner is chasing him. Gator’s girl, Dorinda (Nichelle Nichols), vows to avenge his death and offers ownership of her successful call girl operation to anyone who can knock
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1. In the Midnight Hour “In the Midnight Hour” is a soul song originally performed by Wilson Pickett. Released in 1965, the song was written by Pickett and Steve Cropper, the guitarist of the Stax Records house band Booker T. & the M.G.’s. The song features a dynamic rhythm section, punchy horn arrangements, and Pickett’s
Continue Reading nextJoin WYXR host (“Let’s Get Lost”) and Memphis jazz/R&B guitarist Joe Restivo and Stax Museum Director Jeff Kollath for a listening room session and discussion about drummer Chico Hamilton’s lone release on Stax Records, “The Master,” which features members of Little Feat as the rhythm section. Effortlessly blending swing, Latin, R&B, and avant-garde influences, “The
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Deanie Parker and William C. Rhodes III will receive honorary degrees at the 175th Commencement of Rhodes College on May 11. Rhodes is former president and chief executive officer of AutoZone, where he continues to serve as executive chairman of the board. Parker, who received two Grammy Awards this year, was publicist of legendary
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