WMC TV: Rare photographs of famous musicians on display at Stax Museum
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Passing Through – The Friends of Don Nix
PASSING THROUGH – THE FRIENDS OF DON NIX Now through April 30, 2019 For nearly two decades, Memphis’ own Don Nix lived an unparalleled musical life, helping build Stax Records from its earlier Satellite Records days as a member of the Mar-Keys. One of the creators of what came to be known as the Memphis
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Exhibit opening + conversation Friday, March 1, 2019 – 6:00pm to 8:00pm For nearly two decades, Memphis’ own Don Nix lived an unparalleled musical life, from helping build Stax Records and the Memphis Sound from the ground up, to calling Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Leon Russell, Joe Cocker, and George Harrison close friends.
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Stax Museum offers free admission for federal employees during government shutdown
The Stax Museum of American Soul Music announced today that it is joining with other area arts organizations and attractions to offer free admission to all federal employees with I.D. badge during the duration of the current United States government shutdown. The Stax Museum will waive the regular $13 admission for any employee with an
Continue Reading nextStax Records stars Sam and Dave to be honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
In the 1960s, one “dynamite duo” helped put Stax Records on the map as one of the greatest soul music labels in the world: Sam & Dave, featuring Sam Moore and Dave Prater. Now they are being recognized this year with the highest honor the music industry bestows READ MORE HERE
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