The Mar-Keys
Despite scoring only one national hit, the 1961 instrumental smash "Last Night," the Mar-Keys remain one of the most important groups ever to emerge from the Memphis music scene. As the first house band for the legendary Stax label, they appeared on some of the greatest records in soul history, with their ranks also producing such renowned musicians as guitarist Steve Cropper and bassist Donald "Duck" Dunn. The Mar-Keys formed in 1958 and included drummer Terry Johnson, pianist Jerry Lee "Smoochie" Smith, saxophonists Don Nix and Charles Axton, and trumpeter Wayne Jackson in addition to Cropper and Dunn. Originally dubbed the Royal Spades, in 1960 the group joined the staff at Axton's mother Estelle's Satellite label, backing artists that included Rufus Thomas and his daughter Carla. A year later, the Mar-Keys headlined the Chips Moman-penned "Last Night," which reached the number three spot in the summer of 1961. When Satellite changed its name to Stax, the Mar-Keys remained on board, laying the foundation for the classic Memphis soul sound through with their funky, sophisticated grooves; concurrently they recorded a series of singles including "Pop-Eye Stroll," "The Morning After," and "Philly Dog," although none repeated the commercial success of "Last Night." In 1962 Cropper and Dunn left the lineup to co-found the famed Booker T. and the MG's. Other personnel changes followed, although the Mar-Keys continued on for several more years before the name was eventually dropped. Jackson then formed another top-notch session group, the Memphis Horns, while Axton led the Packers, scoring a 1965 hit with "Hole in the Wall." Nix, meanwhile, mounted a solo career, also producing records for artists including Freddie King, Jeff Beck, and Furry Lewis.
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Cheaper Tricks
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Last Night (Billboard Hot 100 - No. 03)
Soul - Released by Music Manager on 19 dec. 2018
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All Time Instrumental Hits
Pop - Released by Play Digital on 1 jun. 2015
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Do the Pop-Eye
Rock - Released by Academia Royal on 20 aug. 2012
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Hold It!
Rock - Released by G Point Entertainment System on 8 jul. 2013
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Last Night - EP (Remastered)
R&B - Released by Techniche Label OMP on 1 okt. 2013
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Mar-Keys - The Greatest Hits Collection
Rock - Released by Music Manager on 24 apr. 2015
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Get The Best Collection
Pop - Released by Sandmann & Walther on 16 apr. 2016
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Top Mega Hits
Pop - Released by the gold members on 29 apr. 2016
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Fishing For Compliments
R&B - Released by Sandmann & Walther on 2 mrt. 2016
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