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The Mar-Keys waren eine US-amerikanische Soul-Band aus Memphis und die erste Studioband des Soul-Labels Stax Records. Neben ihren musikalischen Qualitäten ist an den Mar-Keys bemerkenswert, dass sie als weiße Band schwarze Musik spielten.
The Mar-Keys, formed in 1958, were an American studio session band for Stax Records, in Memphis, Tennessee, in the 1960s. As the first house band for the label, their backing music formed the foundation for the early 1960s Stax sound.
The Mar-Keys (originally named The Royal Spades) were the backing band on many early Stax releases but also recorded singles of their own. In 1962 the rhythm section more or less evolved into Booker T & The MG's and later the horn section into The Memphis Horns.
The Mar-Keys, formed in 1958, were an American studio session band for Stax Records, in Memphis, Tennessee, in the 1960s. As the first house band for the label, their backing music...
30. Mai 2023 · The Mar-Keys. Though many regard Booker T. & The M.G’.s as the seminal backing ensemble tasked with providing the instrumental might that established Stax’s soul sound, the group doesn’t have the distinction as the label’s very first in-house band.
The Mar-Keys backed the entire stellar Stax roster of the '60s, from Otis Redding to Rufus Thomas. Read Full Biography.
15. Nov. 2023 · The Mar-Keys’ impact on Southern soul and Memphis soul is undeniable. As architects of the Stax sound, their journey reflects the dynamic evolution of a band integral to the golden era of soul music. Though their chart presence waned, their legacy endures, influencing generations of musicians.
