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In honor of the 50th anniversary of Stax, the legendary logo has been reactivated by the Concord Music Group with a slate of new signings, a series of deluxe reissues, a TV documentary Aug. 1 on PBS and a special tribute concert Wednesday at the Hollywood Bowl starring Isaac Hayes, Mable John, Lalah Hathaway, Angie Stone and more. Randy Jackson hosts.
“Here we are 50 years later and people still love this music,” said Hayes, whose “Theme From Shaft” topped the pop charts in 1971. “It wasn’t bubble gum. We made this music for adults.”
Hayes, who turns 65 next month, will perform despite suffering a stroke several months ago, mused that he first thought the Stax label would have a five-year life span at most.
“But it’s given me an incredible life,” he said. “I’ve been all over, traveled the world. And now I think we’re gonna have hits all over again.”
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