‘Hip Hug-Her’: How Booker T and the MGs changed R&B forever in 1967 A landmark recording… Ben Forrest Apr 28, 2026
The Memphis movie theatre that inspired the golden age of Stax Records An iconic building… Ben Forrest Mar 12, 2026
“Our people have got a soul”: The pivotal importance of Jesse Jackson’s Wattstax speech “I am somebody.” Tom Phelan Feb 28, 2026
The roots of an R&B revolution: What year was Stax Records founded? A pivotal moment in soul history. Ben Forrest Aug 16, 2025
Bobby Whitlock, Stax Records, and the soul music that inspired a rock hero An essential chapter… Ben Forrest Aug 11, 2025
‘The Best of Isaac Hayes’: The enduring genius of Stax Records’ leading man A brand-new compilation release. Ben Forrest Jun 8, 2025
“We can sing it”: how The Staple Singers brought gospel to the masses “I know a place…” Tom Phelan Jun 3, 2025
‘Mr. Big Stuff’: The unlikely soul hit performed by a local baker A classic underdog story. Ben Forrest Sep 24, 2024
Huey Lewis on the best singer “you’ve never heard” “His voice is amazing. He’s got a four-octave range.” Ben Forrest Feb 4, 2024