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Stax Records Celebrates 50th Anniversary With New DVD Releases

 

Stax Records is enjoying a renaissance with artists such as Angie Stone, Soulive and N'dambi on the roster of the legendary label. However, as excited as we are about new music from these talented artists, we can't forget the rich history of the home to Southern-fried soul. This year Stax celebrates its golden anniversary with the release of three DVD's to celebrate the Stax Records story and relive the magic of the past.

Dreams To Remember: The Legacy of Otis Redding, Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story, and the Stax/Volt Revue Live in Norway 1967 concert DVD have all gone on sale in the past few weeks and are a must for any lover of classic soul music to have in their collection.

Peep this preview from Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story, as narrated by Samuel L. Jackson:



More on the DVD's after the jump.

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Butta  |  10/23/2007 at 9:38 PM  |  Leave a Comment  |  Permalink

A Great Musical Family's Story Emerges

 

At long last, the story of the legendary DeBarge family is being told. Vibe magazine's October issue features "Broken Dreams," an outstanding look into the widely chronicled trials and tribulations of the Grand Rapids, Michigan-bred siblings.

Michael A. Gonzales captures the meteoric rise of Switch and DeBarge through a series of candid interviews with many of the individuals who lived it, including Bunny DeBarge, family matriarch Etterlene DeBarge and Swtich member Gregory Williams. The saga behind the glowing smiles and gold records is indeed a tragic one, as tales of drug addiction, a father's abuse and legal woes offer a vivid portrait of one of R&B's most underrated outfits beyond glorious hit singles like "Time Will Reveal" and "Rhythm of the Night."

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S. Flemming (Contributor)  |  09/12/2007 at 1:13 AM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink