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 - Lançado por The Monterey International Pop Festival Foundation em 12/07/2019
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The Last Night!
R&B - Lançado por Rhino Atlantic em 01/01/1961
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Stax Instrumentals
Booker T. & The M.G.'s, The Mar-Keys
R&B - Lançado por Stax em 01/01/2003
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The Great Memphis Sound
R&B - Lançado por Rhino Atlantic em 20/09/2005
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Last Night!
R&B - Lançado por Mojo Workin' em 24/10/2021
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Do The Pop-Eye
R&B - Lançado por Rhino Atlantic em 01/01/1962
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The Platinum Collection
R&B - Lançado por Rhino Atlantic em 19/03/2007
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Last Night (Mono Version)
R&B - Lançado por BNF Collection em 01/01/1961
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Memphis Experience
R&B - Lançado por Craft Recordings em 01/01/1971
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Last Night: Greatest Hits
Rock - Lançado por Classic Music International em 31/05/2011
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Pop-Eye Stroll (Billboard Hot 100 - No 94)
Funk - Lançado por Music Manager em 13/11/2020
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The Best of The Mar-Keys
Soul - Lançado por Vintage Jukebox em 24/01/2020
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Last Night!
Rock - Lançado por Academia Royal em 27/07/2012
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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 - Lançado por Jasmine Records em 14/06/2013
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The Dribble: Rare Soul Sides
Miscellaneous - Lançado por Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group em 13/11/2020
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Essential Collection
Pop - Lançado por Essential Collection em 03/10/2022
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The Mar-Keys - Platinum Selection
R&B - Lançado por Retro Music Box em 28/07/2020
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