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#719 James Alexander of the Bar-Kays & Favorite Bass Lines

#719 James Alexander of the Bar-Kays & Favorite Bass Lines


Episode 716


This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are joined by legendary funk and R&B bassist James Alexander of the Bar-Kays. They discuss his early days as a pivotal part of the Stax Records house band in Memphis and the enduring legacy of 1971's Shaft Soundtrack, which featured the Bar-Kays as the backing band. Then, Jim and Greg share some of their favorite bass lines (as well as the songs' players). Bass players usually aren't the flashiest members of a band, but they're a pivotal part of its heartbeat.


Published on 5 years, 10 months ago






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