Which artists were provided "on loan" to Stax studio by Jerry Wexler?

Question:

Who were the artists provided "on loan" to Stax studio by Jerry Wexler?

a. Percy Sledge and Joe Tex

b. Sam and Dave

c. Booker T. & the MG's

d. the Four Tops

Answer:

The artists provided "on loan" to Stax studio by Jerry Wexler were Sam and Dave. These soul and R&B performers were signed to Atlantic Records, a label that had a close working relationship with Stax.

Wexler, who was a partner and producer at Atlantic, saw the potential for Sam and Dave to benefit from the Memphis sound of Stax, and arranged for them to record with the label. The result was a string of hits for the duo, including "Soul Man" and "Hold On, I'm Comin'". While Wexler did work with other artists such as Percy Sledge and Joe Tex, they were not specifically provided on loan to Stax.

Booker T. & the MG's were actually a house band for Stax, and the Four Tops were signed to Motown Records, a rival label to Atlantic. Therefore, the correct answer is b. Sam and Dave.