Robert Gordon

Respect Yourself: Stax Records and the Soul Explosion

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ISBN 13:: 9781608194162
author:: Robert Gordon
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Bloomsbury USA
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2015
Pages:: 480
Dimensions:: 15.8 x 3.3 x 23.2 cm
Genre:: Music, Stage & Screen, Music, Styles
Condition:: New
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The story of Stax Records is one of racial harmony and tragic downfall. In the tumultuous 1960s, a white brother and sister built a music empire in south Memphis, Tennessee, that became a beacon of hope for a generation. However, their success was short-lived, as internal conflicts and external pressures led to their downfall. The legacy of Stax, though, lived on, and its impact on the music world continues to be felt today. This book tells the story of Stax Records, from its humble beginnings to its rise as a national player, and ultimately, to its demise. It's a tale of racial integration, black power, and economic independence, set against the vibrant backdrop of 1960s and '70s soul music. The story is driven by the characters of the music industry, including Isaac Hayes, Otis Redding, and Booker T. and the M.G.'s, who were all part of Stax's interracial house band. Told by a leading music chronicler, Respect Yourself is a fascinating account of one of the most treasured cultural institutions of the 20th century. The book sheds light on the struggles of a small independent company to survive in a rapidly changing world, and the city of Memphis, Tennessee, that played a pivotal role in its story.

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