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Booker T. and the MG's, formed in 1962, are a seminal American instrumental R&B and soul band. Comprising Booker T. Jones, Steve Cropper, Donald "Duck" Dunn, and Al Jackson Jr., they emerged as the house band for Stax Records, contributing to the iconic Memphis soul sound. With hits like "Green Onions," they pioneered a fusion of R&B, soul, and blues, leaving an indelible mark on music history. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992, their influence extends beyond their standalone success, as they became the backbone of numerous Stax recordings, shaping the landscape of soul music