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Set against the backdrop of the 1960s segregated South, the narrative chronicles the rise and fall of Stax Records, a symbol of racial harmony. The journey begins with a white brother and sister who create a groundbreaking record company, achieving remarkable success. However, personal and business losses lead to their separation, and the brother partners with an African-American visionary, propelling Stax to national prominence. Ultimately, the company faces a tragic downfall, but years later, it is reborn, revitalizing music and opportunity in Memphis.
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Respect Yourself: Stax Records and the Soul Explosion, Robert Gordon
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- 2013
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- Title
- Respect Yourself: Stax Records and the Soul Explosion
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Robert Gordon
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury USA
- Publisher
- 2013
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 480
- ISBN13
- 9781596915770
- Category
- Music
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the 1960s segregated South, the narrative chronicles the rise and fall of Stax Records, a symbol of racial harmony. The journey begins with a white brother and sister who create a groundbreaking record company, achieving remarkable success. However, personal and business losses lead to their separation, and the brother partners with an African-American visionary, propelling Stax to national prominence. Ultimately, the company faces a tragic downfall, but years later, it is reborn, revitalizing music and opportunity in Memphis.