One of the most popular soul labels of all time, Stax has become synonymous with its gritty Southern sounds. The Memphis imprint was founded in 1957 by Jim Stewart, and in over two decades, Stax released more than 800 singles and nearly 300 LPs, picking up eight GRAMMYS® and an Academy Award along the way. Stax placed more than 167 hit songs in the Top 100 pop charts, and a staggering 243 hits in the Top 100 R&B charts. (From the label)