Stax/Volt: The '60s
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Stax Records, and its sister label Volt, began hitting a stride in the early-'60s. Powered by the tough, tight sound of iconic house band Booker T. & The M.G.'s, Stax assembled an all-star roster that included R&B powerhouses like Otis Redding, Carla Thomas, Sam & Dave and many others. This playlist shows how they pioneered a soulful, gritty, timeless sound that defined southern soul.