Monday, November 12, 2012

"Booker T" Jones was born this day in 1944


Booker T. Jones was born this day in 1944 in Memphis, TN.  He's best known for leading Booker T. & The MG's and their monster instrumental hit "Green Onions".  They also served as the back-up band on the bulk of the Stax Records recordings.  He continues to release projects (including The Road From Memphis released last year) and tour.  Here's "Green Onions" along with a track from his new project....




"Everything Is Everything"