Soulsville, U.S.A.: The Story of Stax RecordsWalk the halls of the famous studio that produced hits for Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Sam and Dave, and Booker T. and the MGs. Soulsville, U.S.A. provides the first history of the groundbreaking label along with compelling biographies of the promoters, producers, and performers who made and sold the music. Over 45 photos. Winner of the 1998 ASCAP-Deems Taylor Award Winner of the ARSC Award for Best Research in Record Labels |
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Soulsville, U.S.A.: The Story of Stax Records Rob Bowman,Robert Maxwell James Bowman No preview available - 1997 |
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