Booker T. Jones
Award-winning musician and songwriter
Born
November 12th, 1944
80 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An iconic American musician, played piano and organ in the 1960s as part of the band Booker T. & the MG's, which served as the house band for Stax Records. The group contributed significantly to the soul and R&B movement, with the hit instrumental single 'Green Onions' reaching widespread acclaim. Also worked as a producer and collaborated with various artists, influencing a wide range of genres beyond soul. Received multiple Grammy Awards recognizing contributions to music, including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007.
'Green Onions' instrumental hit
Formation of Booker T. & the MG's
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
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