CNN – Sly Stone, the influential but enigmatic funk-rock star whose soulful, socially conscious recordings altered the course of popular music before he abruptly retreated from the spotlight and became the J.D. Salinger of rock, has died, his family announced Monday. He was 82. PLEASE READ FULL ARTICLE ON SLY STONE’ DEATH FROM CNN
Continue Reading nextB.B. King in Memphis: Exhibit Opening Reception Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025 Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM Location: Stax Museum of American Soul Music Admission: Free REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE Join us at the Stax Museum for an evening celebrating the opening of B.B. King in Memphis, a new photo exhibition capturing the King of the
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Between 1962 and 1967, Otis Redding was a creative dynamo, recording frequently at Stax Records in Memphis, Tennessee with Booker T. & The MG’s – keyboardist Booker T. Jones, guitarist Steve Cropper, bassist Donald “Duck” Dunn, and drummer Al Jackson Jr. During his lifetime, Redding released six studio albums and a succession of R&B and
Continue Reading nextRolling Flavors: Food Trucks @ Soulsville – June 2025 Take your lunch break to the next level with Rolling Flavors, our June weekday food truck series on the Soulsville Campus! From 12–2 PM, Monday through Friday, enjoy a rotating lineup of Memphis’s favorite food trucks serving up delicious bites, good vibes, and free parking. Whether
Continue Reading nextBring your family and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music as we continue our monthly Saturday Family Day event! This month includes special programming celebrating Black Music Month. This event is ideal for children and adults of all ages. The best part? FREE ADMISSION from 1 – 5 pm!
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