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Rufus Thomas
March 26, 1917 · 109 years old
Rufus Thomas, Jr. (March 27, 1917 – December 15, 2001) was an American rhythm and blues, funk and soul singer and comedian from Memphis, Tennessee, who recorded on Sun Records in the 1950s and on Stax Records in the 1960s and 1970s. He was the father of soul singer Carla Thomas and keyboard player…
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Mystery Train
1989 · 1h 50m · Movie
Three stories are connected by a Memphis hotel and the spirit of Elvis Presley.
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Cookie's Fortune
1999 · 1h 58m · Movie
Conflict arises in the small town of Holly Springs when an old woman's death causes a variety of reactions among family and friends.
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Wattstax
1973 · 1h 43m · Movie
Documentary covering a Stax Records-sponsored all-day concert at the 1972 Watts Summer Festival with performances by Stax Records artists such as Isaac Hayes, Rufus Thomas, The Staples Singers, and more.
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