Knock! Knock! Knock! On Wood

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Eddie Floyd's remarkable career as a soul legend spans over sixty years, marked by classics like "Knock on Wood" and "634-5789." He began his professional singing journey in 1950s Detroit as a founding member of the Falcons, known as "The First Soul Group." As a solo artist and songwriter for Stax Records from 1966 to 1975, Floyd later performed with the Blues Brothers Band and Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings while continuing his solo work. In his memoir, Floyd shares how a three-year stint in an Alabama reform school influenced his life, recounts the early R&B scene in Detroit alongside future Motown and Stax icons, and details songwriting sessions with Steve Cropper and Booker T. Jones that led to his biggest hits. He also reflects on his complex relationship with Wilson Pickett, memories of Otis Redding, and his unexpected role in the rise of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Additionally, he provides an insider's view of the tragic decline of Stax Records. Featuring insights from notable figures like Bruce Springsteen and Paul Young, this account showcases Floyd's relentless work ethic and warm personality, offering a captivating glimpse into the life of one of soul music's enduring survivors.