Isaac Hayes was a singer, songwriter, actor and producer. He co-wrote the mega-hit "Soul Man" sung by Sam & Dave. At Stax Records he was an in-house songwriter and record producer. During the 1960's he released several albums in which he was featured.
This museum is located at the original site of Stax Records. Stax Records started as a struggling back-street garage operation in 1957 and became a multi-million dollar organization. Some of the artists Stax recorded are: Otis Redding, Rufus and Carla Thomas, Isaac Hayes, the Staple Singers, Albert King, Sam and Dave, Wilson Pickett, Booker T. & the MGs and the Bar-Kays.
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