There are 4 article(s) tagged The Bar-Kays:

• October 2023

  • AutoZone Liberty Bowl to honor the Bar-Kays

    The legendary Memphis band will also perform at halftime of this year’s game on Dec. 29.

    By John Varlas October 03, 2023

• April 2022

  • Street being renamed for James Alexander of The Bar-Kays

    Located near the Stax Records studios where the the soul-funk collective recorded, Stafford Avenue is scheduled to get a new name on April 24: James E. Alexander Avenue.

    By The Associated Press April 03, 2022

• June 2020

  • Country-soul duet raises voices for racial harmony

    Local country singer Lance McDaniel invited Bar-Kays lead vocalist Chris Johnson to sing with him on “Skin,” a timely ode addressing racial dysfunction in America.

    By Jared Boyd June 12, 2020

• January 2020

  • Council honors former Bar-Kay Larry Dodson with street name

    The retired lead singer of the local funk band was told his wife would be honored at Tuesday's City Council meeting. Instead, he was given an honorary street in Whitehaven, ahead of his 69th birthday.

    By Jared Boyd January 22, 2020