The Stax Museum of American Soul Music mourns the loss of legendary Sam Moore, who died yesterday Friday, January 10, 2025 at age 89 years old. “Sam came and spent some time with us in 2013 as part of our 10th Anniversary and performed at our Stax to the Max with the Stax Music Academy
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Happy Holidays from the Stax Museum! Please note that we will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & New Year’s Day.
Continue Reading nextElectronic Press Kit This is the Stax Museum Electronic Press Kit. To utilize the exterior marquee, which is licensed and copyrighted, please contact Mary Helen Randall at 901-596-3945. Images Click HERE for all approved images: Mission The Stax Museum of American Souls Music seeks to present, preserve, promote and interpret the art, history, culture and
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Frankie Beverly, a funk and R&B innovator, singer, songwriter, producer and founder of the band Maze, died Tuesday. He was 77. Beverly’s death was confirmed by his family in a post via the band’s Facebook and Instagram accounts: “Grieving the loss of a loved one is a deeply personal and emotional experience,” the announcement reads. “This period
Continue Reading nextClick to Join! If you, like thousands across the country, saw the recent HBO Documentary Stax: Soulsville USA, you know only part of the story. The film did an incredible job sharing the story of the legends and the life-changing music created here in Soulsville, but it doesn’t tell the whole story. One thing
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