Steve Cropper: Legendary Guitarist Passes Away

Steve Cropper: Legendary Guitarist Passes Away

Update: 2025-12-05
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Steve Cropper, a legendary guitarist, songwriter, and producer, has passed away at eighty-four. Known for his work with Booker T. and the M.G.s and The Blues Brothers, Cropper co-wrote iconic songs like Otis Reddings Sittin on the Dock of the Bay. He died peacefully in Nashville, leaving behind a prolific career that included co-writing number one R&B singles and founding Booker T. and the M.G.s. His family shared that his music will ensure his legacy lives on, with every note he played and every song he wrote continuing to inspire people for generations.

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Steve Cropper: Legendary Guitarist Passes Away

Steve Cropper: Legendary Guitarist Passes Away