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Steve Cropper: Soul Guitar Legend Dies at 84

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Steve Cropper, one of the most influential guitarists in American music and a defining force behind the Memphis soul sound, has died at 84. As a founding member of Booker T. & the MG’s, Cropper crafted unforgettable riffs and co-wrote masterpieces including “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay,” “Soul Man,” and “In the Midnight Hour.”

Steve Cropper: The Soul Guitar Legend Who Shaped American Music Dies at 84 Steve Cropper, one of the most influential guitarists in American music history and a defining architect of the Memphis soul sound, has died at the age of 84. Known for his understated yet unforgettable riffs, his role in Booker T. & the … Read more