Summary
Steve Cropper, a noted guitarist and songwriter, has died at 84 in Nashville. He was a key figure in Memphis soul music and a member of the band Booker T. and the M.G.'s at Stax Records, known for co-writing hits like “Green Onions” and “(Sittin’ on) the Dock of the Bay.”
Key Facts
- Steve Cropper was 84 years old at the time of his death.
- He died in Nashville, according to information from his family.
- Cropper was part of Booker T. and the M.G.'s, a band at Stax Records in Memphis.
- He co-wrote well-known songs, including “Green Onions” and “(Sittin’ on) the Dock of the Bay.”
- Cropper was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992 with Booker T. and the M.G.'s.
- The band was known for its diverse membership, rare for its time.
- Cropper was ranked 39th on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of 100 Greatest Guitarists.
- He played a key role in the Blues Brothers band in the late 1970s.
