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Stax Records is an American record label founded in 1957 by Jim Stewart and Estelle Axton in Memphis, Tennessee. Originally known as Satellite Records, it changed its name to Stax in 1961. The label was instrumental in shaping the Southern and Memphis soul sound, releasing recordings in genres such as soul, R&B, funk, and blues. Notable artists include Otis Redding, Booker T. & the M.G.'s, The Staple Singers, and Isaac Hayes. Stax released over 800 singles and nearly 300 albums, earning eight Grammy Awards and one Academy Award. In 2003, the Stax Museum of American Soul Music was opened at the original site. The products available from the artist Stax Records include t-shirts.


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