He was instrumental in the creation of the trademark "Memphis soul" and Stax Records.

After the rise of disco in the late 1970s, Memphis soul declined somewhat in popularity.

In a 1968 review, Billboard wrote that Memphis soul was a "natural fit" for the band, having "always had soul elements in its style."

His songs touch down in blues, country, doo-wop and Memphis soul, but he turns them inward.

Most of his songs were categorized as Southern soul and Memphis soul.

"The music was living all along," said Henry Nelson, program director of the station, whose playlist is weighted toward classic Memphis soul.

Her uptempo songs were mostly unsanitized Memphis soul, far looser than most Nashville artists dare.

Touted as Memphis soul meets hip hop, Bomar's work on the film has received much critical acclaim.

Whatever the explanation, being a trouper could also be one thing she has learned from Memphis soul.

Southern soul was at its peak during the 1960s, when Memphis soul was created.