Browsing: Steve Cropper

Interview with William Bell, architect of the Stax sound, who at 83 has just released his 15th album.

The story of Stax has many chapters. So, here are ten facts you may not know about Stax Records.

A discussion with Dom Flemons is a master class in blues, country blues, folk, and how all those forms connect. In part one of our interview, we learn about the American Songster’s favorite artists, how Arizona shapes his sound, what he’s currently working on, his radio show, and much more!

Watch the lyric video for “Fire It Up”

Watch the lyric video for “Far Away”

Eddie wrote the book to clarify history

“You better be somewhat flexible. I’ve played all kinds of places, 300 people to 200,000. Basically, I treat it as another show. And the rest of it, they’re just life lessons.” – Dave Mason

“Everybody in the business or a musician worth a damn knows who Steve Cropper is and knows his history.”

Editor’s note: Please welcome the newest addition to American Blues Scene online: “This Week in Blues Past”! You asked for…

“In Performance at the White House”, which aired last night on PBS, celebrated Memphis Soul in grand fashion. An hour long concert paying tribute to some of the greatest music ever committed to disc, it had it’s ups and downs.