Song Info:
"Green Onions" is a classic instrumental R&B song by Booker T. & The MG's, released in 1962. The song was a major hit, reaching number 1 on the Billboard R&B chart and number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It has since become one of the signature songs of the band and a staple of instrumental rock and soul music.
Artist Bio:
Booker T. & The MG's is an American instrumental R&B/funk band formed in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1962. The band consisted of Booker T. Jones on organ, Steve Cropper on guitar, Lewie Steinberg on bass, and Al Jackson Jr. on drums. They were the house band for Stax Records and are considered one of the most influential instrumental bands in the history of popular music. Booker T. & The MG's were known for their tight, groove-oriented sound and their ability to seamlessly blend elements of R&B, soul, and rock music. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.
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