Storyville

Storyville

Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story (2008x27)


Air date: Jul 25, 2008

Documentary telling the story of Stax, one of the most influential soul record labels ever. Founded in a black neighbourhood of Memphis by a white brother and sister in the 1960s as a studio with an open-door policy, the label went on to sign such iconic acts as Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes and their house band, Booker T and the MGs. Featuring interviews with Jesse Jackson, Elvis Costello, Chuck D, Justin Timberlake, Bono and Pete Townshend.

  • Premiered: Nov 1997
  • Episodes: 766
  • Followers: 15
  • Running
  • BBC Two
  • Monday at 22