John Gary Williams, frontman of Stax’s The Mad Lads, dies at 73
John Gary Williams, who recorded for Stax Records as both the frontman for The Mad Lads and as a solo artist, died Tuesday at age 73. He was the last living original member of the soul ensemble. (Photo courtesy of John Hubbell/Old Bridge Media)
Memphis native John Gary Williams, who recorded for Stax as a part of The Mad Lads and as a solo artist, was found dead in his home. The 73-year-old's soul music legacy stands at the intersection of the Black Power movement and the Vietnam War.
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