The Stax Encyclopedia contains 657 entries connected with the iconic label, including every artist from its launch in 1959, key executives, songwriters, producers and musicians as well as the background stories to every Top Twenty hit album and single, film and soundtrack release. It also includes details of every label imprint, the Hit The Road Stax European tour and the recipients of Beale Street Brass Notes. The Stax Encylopedia is the story of 'the little label that could'. And did.