Steve Cropper dies at 84; legendary musician co-wrote ‘(Sittin’ on) the Dock of the Bay’ and played with Booker T. and the M.G.’s

The guitar great’s name was immortalized in the 1967 smash “Soul Man,” and he appeared in the 1980 film “The Blues Brothers” ...

Steve Cropper, Guitarist, Songwriter and a Shaper of Memphis Soul Music, Dies at 84

As a member of Booker T. & the MG’s and as a producer, he played a pivotal role in the rise of Stax Records, a storied force ...

Steve Cropper, Legendary Guitarist for Booker T. & the MG’s, Otis Redding and the Blues Brothers, Dies at 84

Steve Cropper, guitarist for Booker T. & the MG's, Otis Redding, the Blues Brothers and many more, has died. He was 84.

Steve Cropper has died; legendary guitarist got his start at Stax

Steve Cropper, who got his start at Stax Records in Memphis, would ultimately help define the sound of soul music.

Steve Cropper, Guitarist for Stax Records, Booker T. & the M.G.’s and The Blues Brothers, Dies at 84

The songwriter, two-time Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer riffed on “Soul Man,” “Green Onions” and “(Sittin’ on) ...