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Booker T. Jones is a music artist best known for his work with the MGs, but he also recorded with many other artists, including Otis Redding and Ray Charles. (Photo Courtesy of David Bartlett)

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Booker T. Jones: Why "Green Onions" stays fresh


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Musician Booker T. Jones says he doesn't tire of the 1962 hit he recorded with the MGs, "Green Onions." After 20 years, Jones has a new album and is performing again, including a few dates with two of the original MGs.

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  • Booker T. Jones: Musician, best known for his work with the MGs, but he also recorded with many other artists, including Otis Redding and Ray Charles. He also produced albums for Willie Nelson and Bill Withers. His new album is "Potato Hole."

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