Steve Cropper, legendary guitarist for Booker T & the MGs, dies aged 84
Prolific musician was known for work on songs like Green Onions and Otis Redding’s (Sittin’ on) the Dock of the BaySteve Cropper, the legendary guitarist whose work as an instrumentalist, producer and songwriter at Stax Records left an indelible impression on Memphis soul music, has died at the...
<p>Prolific musician was known for work on songs like Green Onions and Otis Redding’s (Sittin’ on) the Dock of the Bay</p><p>Steve Cropper, the legendary guitarist whose work as an instrumentalist, producer and songwriter at Stax Records left an indelible impression on <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/memphis">Memphis</a> soul music, has died at the age of 84.</p><p>Hs son Cameron confirmed his death to <a href="https://variety.com/2025/music/news/steve-cropper-dead-guitarist-booker-t-otis-redding-blues-brothers-1236599198/">Variety</a>.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/dec/03/steve-cropper-death">Continue reading...</a>
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