The Bar-Kays

Initially a funky instrumental soul combo on Stax/Volt, The Bar-kays were nearly destroyed when most of the band perished in the same plane crash that claimed Otis Redding. Amazingly, The Bar-kays not only regrouped but prospered, evolving into a popular funk ensemble over the course of the '70s. They continued to score hits on the R&B charts through much of the '80s as well, making for a career longevity that no one would have predicted for Stax's formerly star-crossed number-two house band.



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