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- Unfortunately, tragedy struck in late 1967 when a majority of the members along with Otis Redding died in a plane crash. Trumpeter Ben Cauley miraculously survived the wreckage and reformed the band.
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Feb 1, 2024 · The Bar-Kays had gone through hell: most of their members had gone to Heaven, killed in the December 1967 plane crash that claimed the life of Otis Redding.
- Ian Mccann
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Unfortunately, tragedy struck in late 1967 when a majority of the members along with Otis Redding died in a plane crash. Trumpeter Ben Cauley miraculously survived the wreckage and reformed the band.
Black Rock by Bar-Kays released in 1971. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
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Just days away from his 70th birthday and yet another milestone – the 50th anniversary of his first LP with the Bar-Kays (Black Rock), the “Freak Show on the Dance Floor” singer is embarking a bold new career move. A solo album is finally in the works, and the first single.
Jul 27, 2020 · The Bar-Kays envisioned themselves as makers of “black rock,” what they called the forerunner to funk music that they were playing in the studio, a blending of rock, soul, the blues, and heavy grooves, all delivered with excellence and opulence.
- Andrew Winistorfer
Nov 2, 2023 · Infusing elements of psychedelia and album-oriented rock, The Bar-Kays made an impassioned pivot that helped their third album, Black Rock, reach renewed chart success for the group. It made No.12 on the R&B albums chart and cracked the upper reaches of the Pop chart at No.90.
LP, Album, Stereo. Explore the tracklist, credits, statistics, and more for Black Rock by Bar-Kays. Compare versions and buy on Discogs.