The Bar-Kays
The Bar-Kays
Top Songs
| 1 | Choosey Lover | ||
| 2 | Soul Finger [Remastered Version] | ||
| 3 | Freakshow On The Dance Floor [Album Version] | ||
| 4 | Anticipation | ||
| 5 | Unforgettable Dream |
Albums
Jan 2023 • 1 song
Jun 2022 • 1 song
Feb 2021 • 1 song
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About
Biography
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.
The Bar-Kays were formed in Memphis, TN, in 1966, growing out of a local group dubbe...