Memphis, TN based soul instrumental musical group. They were the "house band" for STAX records and backed up artists such as Otis Redding, Arthur Conley and Sam & Dave. Booker T. Jones: Organ/Piano; Donald "Duck" Dunn: Bass guitar; Steve Cropper: Guitar; Al Jackson, Jr.: Percussion. They were one of the first successful integrated bands during a time of racial strife in the Southeaster U.S.
by muzik madman August 1, 2008