There were many many black high school bands at the time but the Bar-Kays were not like the other guys. So good were they that within a year of their formation they became the house band at Stax records. Soon to have the 1967 summer anthem 'Soul Finger'. They then went on to become Otis Redding's touring band but sadley all but Ben Cauley and James Alexander died along with Redding in the plane crash later that year.The two remaining members then reformed the group and released the comeback 'Gotta groove' in 1969. Then during the 70's they went funky freak style and went on a ten year run producing ten albums and a fairly succsesful concert career which they still continue. The Bar-kays are an often forgotten gem of the Funk.

Soul Finger (1967) Funk
Classic late 60's funk from the band on form at the time. (FunkBag)
   Tracks: Bar-Kays boogaloo - Don't do that - Hole in the wall - House shoes - I want someone - Knucklehead - Pearl high - Soul Finger - Theme from hell's angels - With a child's heart - You can't sit down

Too hot to stop (1976) Funk
Monster Funk. Basses so big they have there own mayor. A fantastic album, Get it. (FunkBag)
   Tracks: Bang bang - Cozy - Shake your rump to the funk - Spellbound - Summer of our love - Too hot to stop (pt 1) - Whitehouseorgy - You're so sexy

Money Talks (1978) Funk
Holy Ghost (Trebard)
   Tracks: Feelin' Alright - Holy Ghost - Holy Ghost [Reborn] - Mean Mistreater - Money Talks - Monster