The Bar-Kays, formed in 1964 in Memphis, Tennessee, are a seminal American funk and soul band renowned for their dynamic sound and resilience. Initially serving as the backing band for Stax Records artists like Otis Redding and Isaac Hayes, they achieved early success with their 1967 hit "Soul Finger." Despite a tragic plane crash that year claiming several members, surviving members rebuilt the group, evolving into a leading funk ensemble. Their discography boasts chart-topping singles such as "Son of Shaft" (1972) and "Boogie Body Land" (1980). Inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame in 2013, the Bar-Kays continue to influence and energize the music scene. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bar-Kays?utm_source=openai))