Its nice to see the museum up and running. Stax was the best. Young people need to hear the music to appreciate the best singers of all times
 

AND - Over here in Hollywood, we are hosting a tribute to Stax this weekend as part of the Mods and Rockers festival!

Films include:
- ONLY THE STRONG SURVIVE (2003)
*Special guest appearance by Sam Moore
Features knockout performances from such R&B legends as Wilson Pickett, Jerry Butler, Isaac Hayes, the Chi-Lights, Carla Thomas, Mary Wilson, Ann Peebles, Sam Moore (of Sam & Dave), and many more, as well as interviews in which the artists discuss the ups and downs of their careers.

- SHAKE! OTIS AT MONTEREY (1965)
Captures the entirety of Otis Redding’s legendary 1967 Monterey appearance.

- RESPECT YOURSELF (2007) [WORLD PREMIERE]
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Stax Records, this authoritative history of the rise of the Memphis soul label that changed the world features heartfelt testimony from Stax devotees ranging from Bono and Elvis Costello to Chuck D.

- STAX REVUE (1967)
The only known full-length film of the legendary 1967 Stax Revue - the European tour that sparked the soul revolution.

- WATTSTAX (1973)
The landmark 1972 concert that teamed soul music with Black Pride – and was dubbed the "black Woodstock". The film presents a slew of great Stax Records artists performing at the L.A. Coliseum including: Rufus & Carla Thomas, the Staple Singers, Albert King, Johnnie Taylor Kim Weston the Bar-Kays and concert-closer Isaac Hayes. We also experience the churches, shops and streets of Watts - just seven years after the race riots that scarred the city.

Egyptian Theatre
6712 Hollywood Boulevard
www.ModsAndRockers.com