Bar Kays

Bar Kays

The Bar Kays began as Otis Reddings Backing Band; only two members survived after a plane crash killed all but one and the other was on another Plane. These two reformed the Group with additions and scored hits, as well as backing other Artist in the Studio. Please take a listen here and have a good Sunday: Soul Finger and  Son of Shaft

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bar_Kays

Background Information
Origin	Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Genres	R&B, soul, funk
Years active	1966–1989, 1991–present
Labels	Stax, Rhino, Island Records
Associated acts	Otis Redding, Albert King
Members	James Alexander Larry Dodson
Past members	Vernon Burch (1971-1975)Ronnie Caldwell Ben Cauley Carl Cunningham Ronnie Gorden Willie Hall Harvey Henderson Phalon Jones Larry Smith Charles "Scoops" Allen Jimmie King Lloyd Smith Michael Toles Marcus Price Angelo Earl Winston Stewart Frank Thompson