Stax Records: HBO To Look At “Soulsville USA”
Stax Records — aka “Soulsville USA” — had a short, but lasting presence on the American music scene. HBO is tracing its rise — and fall.
Steve Cropper: The Cream of the Crop
Steve Cropper took a long road from a Missouri farm to playing with some of the biggest rock stars. His guitar licks are unmistakeable.
A Bigger Look at Millie Small
Millie Small, who recently passed away, is considered a key artist in making reggae music more popular. A look at her influential career.
Otis Redding’s Legacy: A Q&A with Karla Redding-Andrews
Decades after his passing, Otis Redding continues to influence young artists in surprising ways. Our interview with his daughter reveals how.
It Still Stacks Up: 1968 Made Stax Records
Attention should be paid to great singers/groups, largely forgotten today but worth rediscovering like Linda Lyndell, Jimmy Hughes, and Lindell Hill.