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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Live at the Monterey International Pop Festival
Otis Redding, Booker T. & The M.G.'s, The Mar-Keys
Soul - Pubblicato da The Monterey International Pop Festival Foundation il 12 lug 2019
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The Last Night!
R&B - Pubblicato da Rhino Atlantic il 1 gen 1961
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Stax Instrumentals
Booker T. & The M.G.'s, The Mar-Keys
R&B - Pubblicato da Stax il 1 gen 2003
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The Great Memphis Sound
R&B - Pubblicato da Rhino Atlantic il 20 set 2005
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The Platinum Collection
R&B - Pubblicato da Rhino Atlantic il 19 mar 2007
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Last Night (Mono Version)
R&B - Pubblicato da BNF Collection il 1 gen 1961
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Memphis Experience
R&B - Pubblicato da Craft Recordings il 1 gen 1971
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Last Night: Greatest Hits
Rock - Pubblicato da Classic Music International il 31 mag 2011
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Pop-Eye Stroll (Billboard Hot 100 - No 94)
Funk - Pubblicato da Music Manager il 13 nov 2020
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The Best of The Mar-Keys
Soul - Pubblicato da Vintage Jukebox il 24 gen 2020
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Last Night - EP (Remastered)
R&B - Pubblicato da Techniche Label OMP il 1 ott 2013
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Memphis Soul Beat - Booker T & The Mgs Meet the Mar – Keys
The Mar-Keys, Booker T. & The M.G.'s
Soul - Pubblicato da Jasmine Records il 14 giu 2013
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The Dribble: Rare Soul Sides
Generi vari - Pubblicato da Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group il 13 nov 2020
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Essential Collection
Pop - Pubblicato da Essential Collection il 3 ott 2022
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