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The Bar-Kays

The funk
started here.

Founder · Bassist · Band Leader

Founder and bassist of one of the most enduring bands in American funk and soul, born inside the Stax story, tied to Otis Redding, and still on stage today.

The Bar-Kays emerged from the Memphis Stax story and became part of the Otis Redding touring chapter.

Where the story began.
Not where it ends.

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Beyond the Bass

The Sound.
The Business.
The Connections That Moved
Culture Forward.

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