Stax Records and the Soul Explosion

Published: March 25, 2019, 5:12 p.m.

This week Nate is joined by author Robert Gordon to discuss his book \u201cRespect Yourself: Stax Records and the Soul Explosion.\u201d In this episode, Robert and Nate talk about the birth and rapid rise of Stax Records, the early hits of Booker T & the MGs, Otis Redding, and Carla Thomas, as well as the political, social and racial context of Memphis, Tennessee in the 1960s.\nBuy the book and support the podcast.\nDownload this episode.\nHave a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.com\nFollow us on Twitter.\nFollow us on Facebook.\nLet It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts.\n\xa0\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices