The Bar-Kays


The Bar-Kays

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Formed: 1966 in Memphis, TN
Years Active: 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's
Genre: R&B

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 t... Continue Bio >>

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Ringtones:
Son Of ShaftPlayGet it!

Discography:
2003 Real Thing
1994 48 Hours
1988 Animal
1987 Contagious
1985 Banging the Wall
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Group Members:
Ben Cauley
Winston Stewart
James Alexander
Frank "Captain Disaster" Thompson
Jimmy King
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Similar Artists:
The Ohio Players
Zapp
The J.B.'s
Isaac Hayes
Booker T. Jones
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Influenced By:
Otis Redding
James Brown
Booker T. & the MG's
Little Richard
Bill Black
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Followers:
Ectomorph
The Average White Band
Cameo
Kool & the Gang
Cee Knowledge
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