 Steve Cropper performing The Blues brothers Band with in Bilbao, Spain, 2008. Image by Alberto Cabello, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY 2.0 |
Steve CropperSteve Cropper Steve Cropper American musician and record producer (1941–2025) Stephen Lee Cropper (October 21, 1941 – December 3, 2025), sometimes known as "The Colonel",[1] was an American guitarist, songwriter and record producer. He was the guitarist of the Stax Records house band, Booker T. & the M.G.'s, which backed artists such as Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave, Carla Thomas, Rufus Thomas, Johnnie Taylor and Neil Young.[2] He also acted as the producer of many of these artists' records. He was later a member of the Blues Brothers band.[3] Rolling Stone magazine ranked him 36th on its list of the 100 greatest guitarists[4]. He won two Grammy Awards out of his seven nominations.[5][6] Quick facts Background information, Born… (Source: Wikipedia)
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