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Feb 27, 2023
Helen Washington (1944–2023), dancer with Isaac Hayes
Helen Washington was a dancer known for her shaved head and her iconic work with on tour and in memorable photos.
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Dec 6, 2022
Jim Stewart (1930–2022), Stax Records co-founder
Jim Stewart was a record producer who co-founded the iconic Memphis label Stax Records.
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Feb 14, 2022
Howard Grimes (1941–2022), drummer for Al Green, Ann Peebles
Howard Grimes was a drummer with the Memphis soul session band the Hi Rhythm Section, who backed singers including Al Green and Ann Peebles.
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Aug 9, 2013
The Songs of Isaac Hayes
As a singer, —who died Aug. 10, 2008—achieved many of his greatest hits by interpreting songs other people had written. "Walk on By" and "The Look of Love," along with many other songs Hayes recorded, were written by Burt Bacharach and . "Let's Stay Together" was first made famous by its songwriter, Al Green. Clifton Davis's "Never Can Say Goodbye" was recorded by before Isaac Hayes took it on.
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Mar 18, 2013
The Exciting Wilson Pickett
Wilson Pickett, born on this day in 1941, helped shape the sound of R&B with his energetic hits.
