The New York Times – Music:
As a member of Booker T. & the MG’s and as a producer, he played a pivotal role in the rise of Stax Records, a storied force in R&B in the 1960s and ’70s.
Category: Stax Records
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Sam Moore of the Dynamic Soul Duo Sam & Dave Is Dead at 89
The New York Times – Music:
Mr. Moore and Dave Prater stormed the R&B and pop charts with indelible hits like “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I’m Comin’.”
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12 Notable Boxed Sets From 2023
The New York Times – Music:
Whitney Houston’s gospel music, Future’s prolific mixtape run, a chunk of Joni Mitchell’s archives and a soundtrack of Brooklyn’s early discos arrived in new packages this year.
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12 Key Music Collections, From Future to the Who
The New York Times – Music:
Whitney Houston’s gospel music, Future’s prolific mixtape run, a chunk of Joni Mitchell’s archives and a soundtrack of Brooklyn’s early discos arrived in new packages this year.
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Jean Knight, Who Struck Platinum With ‘Mr. Big Stuff,’ Dies at 80
The New York Times – Music:
Her anthem of female strength topped the Billboard R&B chart and reached No. 2 on the pop chart in 1971. Its appeal has endured.
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Jim Stewart, Unlikely Entrepreneur of Soul Music, Dies at 92
The New York Times – Music:
His background was in country music. But Stax, the label he founded with his sister, achieved a level of success with Black artists that rivaled Motown’s.
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Mable John, Soul Singer With a Star-Studded Résumé, Dies at 91
The New York Times – Music:
She was one of the first female acts signed to Motown, and her career later intersected with Isaac Hayes and Ray Charles. But she eventually heeded a higher calling.