7:51Wayne Jackson Interview (Otis Redding, Monterey Pop)
The Staple Singers, Concert, R.E.M., Otis Redding, Eddie Floyd, Elvis Presley, Neil Diamond, Wayne Jackson, The Righteous Brothers, The Mar-Keys
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Interviews reveal the person behind the music — their influences, creative process, frustrations, and ambitions. The best music interviews are the candid ones: a backstage chat after a difficult show, a late-night radio session, or a press conference where the artist drops their guard. These clips capture musicians in their own words, often more revealing than any biography.
The Staple Singers was an American gospel, soul, and R&B singing group. Roebuck "Pops" Staples, the patriarch of the family, formed the group with his children Cleotha, Pervis, and Mavis. Yvonne replaced her brother when he was drafted into the U.S. Army, and again in 1970. They are best known for their 1970s hits "Respect Yourself", "I'll Take You There", "If You're Ready ", and "Let's Do It Agai...
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