Steve Cropper
Steve Cropper | |
|---|---|
 Steve Cropper, April 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | October 21, 1941 Dora, Missouri, U.S. |
| Origin | Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | December 3, 2025 (aged 84) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | Rhythm and blues, soul, funk, electric blues, blues |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, producer |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 1958–2025 |
| Labels | Stax Records |
| Website | Official website |
Steven Lee Cropper (October 21, 1941 – December 3, 2025), also known as Steve "The Colonel" Cropper, was an American guitarist, songwriter and producer. He was best known as the guitarist with Booker T. & the M.G.'s who made instrumental music for singers such as Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Carla Thomas, Rufus Thomas and Johnnie Taylor. He sometimes also helped make records by these singers. He also became known as a member of the Blues Brothers band.[1] Rolling Stone lists him 36th on their list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.[2]
Cropper died on December 3, 2025 at a rehabilitation center in Nashville, Tennessee while recovering from a fall at the age of 84.[3]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Allmusic biography.
- ↑ "Steve Cropper, 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" Rolling Stone, https://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/5945/32609/32930 Archived 2010-12-07 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "Steve Cropper, Legendary Guitarist for Booker T & the MGs, Otis Redding and the Blues Brothers, Dies at 84". Variety. December 3, 2025. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
Other websites
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Media related to Steve Cropper at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website
- The official Steve Cropper MySpace page
- Steve Cropper Interview at NAMM Oral History Collection (2015)
- Steve Cropper on IMDb
- Steve Cropper discography at Discogs
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