THE BO-KEYS

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Lost in much of the soul revival hype is the fact that many of the originators of soul music are still performing up to their Black Power-era standards.

In the early parts of their careers, members of the Bo-Keys performed in B.B. King’s orchestra, anchored the Hi Rhythm Section, nailed the unforgettable intro to “Theme From Shaft,” and survived the plane crash that claimed Otis Redding.

This is a new, hard-hitting Bo-Keys lineup, featuring alumni both of Stax Records and Hi Records, plus younger musicians who’ve garnered an Emmy award and a Grammy nomination. Together, now, they play fresh Memphis soul.

That’s Howard Grimes’ beat you hear on Rufus and Carla Thomas’ “Cause I Love You,” O.V. Wright’s “Nickel and a Nail,” Ann Peebles’ “I Can’t Stand the Rain,” and Syl Johnson’s “Take Me to the River.” Grimes and Al Jackson Jr. shared drumming duties on Al Green hits, alternating between the kit
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THE BO-KEYS The Royal Sessions album cover 0.00 | 0 ratings
The Royal Sessions
RnB 2004
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Got To Get Back
RnB 2011
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Heartaches By The Number
RnB 2016

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