3.4K views · 679 reactions | Before the hits, Larry Dodson was already shaping Memphis sound. As the voice of the Bar-Kays, he carried the torch after tragedy and helped turn the group into one of funk & R&B’s most influential acts. Yall go check the legend out on @cadillacchroniclestv  #memphis #music #legend #barkays #nostalgia | Memphisforgotten | Facebook

In 1977, the Memphis-based funk band The Bar-Kays experienced a landmark year, solidifying their transition from Stax Records session players into a premiere funk and disco powerhouse. The group released their second album on Mercury Records in 1977, titled Flying High on Your Love. Gold Status: This was the first album by the Bar-Kays to be certified gold. Musical Style: The album blended heavy synth music, prominent horn sections, and disco-influenced beats to match the popular "boogie" era. N

The Bar-Kays "The Slide" (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)