Phillip Rauls

Classic archive photographs and memoribilia are also displayed on this website's Photo Pages with the most recent entrys being posted on the website's latter pages. Please reference space bar in upper left column for viewing. Phillip began his career in 1965 as the Road Manager of popular garage band The Gentrys who had the million seller "Keep On... Dancing." Released on MGM Records and produced by legendary producer Chips Moman, the band would go on to record several albums on both MGM and SUN Records. The Gentrys appeared on several hit TV programs such as; Shindig, Hullabaloo, Where The Action Is and American Bandstand. The group also appeared in the full length movie titled "The Girl In Daddy's Bikini." Upon departing The Gentrys in 1967, Phillip's background with the popular group caught the attention of Stax Records founder Jim Stewart. That association landed him an interview with Stewart and producer Steve Cropper upon which Phillip was offered a job with Stax Records as Local Promotion Manager. At this entry level position he would learn the profession by cutting his teeth on R&B music. Within the next year his lobbying efforts would be recognized when he was honored with the Gold Record Award for establishing the hit album "Hot Buttered Soul" by Issac Hayes. During that same period Stax Records would continue to prosper with hits by Johnny Taylor, Booker T. & The MG's, Eddie Floyd, The Bar-Kays, Luther Ingram and The Staple Singers. But the turblent 60's brought musical change to the landscape and Phillip's attention became focused on Pop and Rock music. In Memphis during the late 1960's while working at the distribution center housing the Stax label and Atlantic Records, Phillip gained the notice of his co-workers for his ability to establish a quick rapport with a wide variety of people within a cultural diverse media. He seemed to have an authentic appreciation for music and the genuine ability to convince others. Music Journalists and Disk Jockeys enjoyed his easy going style and sharp wit by ...Read More