Tag Archives: 1966 in Memphis

Apparently almost mainly because important an integral part of the Memphis scene because the Mississippi river, Will Shade was created close to the end from the 19th century and was among the founders of an especially 20th century music combo, the Memphis Jug Band. The initial lineup of the important …

During their short lifespan, the Package Tops gained a reputation among the preferred blue-eyed soul sets of the ’60s, even when their documented legacy wasn’t as large or consistent as, state, the Righteous Brothers or the Rascals. Today they’re appreciated not only because of their smashes “The Notice” and “Cry …

Originally a funky instrumental soul combo in Stax/Volt, the Bar-Kays were almost destroyed when a lot of the band perished within the same plane crash that claimed Otis Redding. Amazingly, the Bar-Kays not merely regrouped but prospered, changing into a well-known funk ensemble during the period of the ’70s. They …