In 1957 Jim Stewart founded Satellite Records, which soon afterward became STAX. The "little Memphis label that could" went on to make the world a much more magical place through the music of Rufus and Carla Thomas, Otis Redding, William Bell, Isaac Hayes and so many more. �� Today, if the music of Stax Records has brought joy into your life, we ask you to please join the Stax Museum in celebrating Mr. Stewart's 90th birthday on July 29, 2020. The Stax Museum wants to present Mr. Stewart with a

16K views · 322 reactions | Stax Records began in 1957 as Satellite Records, founded by Jim Stewart. In 1961, he and his sister and co-owner, Estelle Axton, combined their names to officially launch Stax. Since then, the label has been home to two iconic logos:  The Falling Records logo (1961–1968) 﫰 The Finger Snap (1968–present) Which one speaks to your soul? Show your Stax pride and pick up your fave tee: https://found.ee/stax-apparel | Stax Records | Facebook

The Staple Singers' iconic hit "I'll Take You There" was released 53 years ago today on Stax Records! It soared to no. 1 a few months later in June of 1972 and features a particularly memorable performance by Mavis on lead vocals. Stream the song on the BEST OF THE STAPLE SINGERS playlist here: https://found.ee/bestof-staplesingers | Stax Records