Music legend and guitarist Steve Cropper, best known for his work as a member of the influential soul band Booker T & the M.G.'s, has died at the age of 84.
Cropper was an integral part of Stax Records' sound, one of the most iconic labels in music history. The label was founded by Jim Stewart and Estelle Axton in 1957 as Satellite Records before adopting its now-famous name.
Born on July 23, 1941, Cropper began playing guitar at a young age and eventually landed a job with Stax Records. He became an essential part of the label's lineup, working alongside other legendary musicians such as Otis Redding and Isaac Hayes.
Cropper is perhaps most famous for his instrumental work, particularly on Booker T & the M.G.'s hit song "Green Onions." The song has become a jazz standard, still widely played today. His unique guitar style and signature sound were an integral part of Stax Records' distinctive blend of soul, funk, and R&B.
Throughout his illustrious career, Cropper collaborated with numerous artists and worked on countless recordings. His contributions to the music world are immeasurable, and he will be deeply missed by fans around the globe.
Cropper passed away at the age of 84, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most influential guitarists in rock history.
Cropper was an integral part of Stax Records' sound, one of the most iconic labels in music history. The label was founded by Jim Stewart and Estelle Axton in 1957 as Satellite Records before adopting its now-famous name.
Born on July 23, 1941, Cropper began playing guitar at a young age and eventually landed a job with Stax Records. He became an essential part of the label's lineup, working alongside other legendary musicians such as Otis Redding and Isaac Hayes.
Cropper is perhaps most famous for his instrumental work, particularly on Booker T & the M.G.'s hit song "Green Onions." The song has become a jazz standard, still widely played today. His unique guitar style and signature sound were an integral part of Stax Records' distinctive blend of soul, funk, and R&B.
Throughout his illustrious career, Cropper collaborated with numerous artists and worked on countless recordings. His contributions to the music world are immeasurable, and he will be deeply missed by fans around the globe.
Cropper passed away at the age of 84, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most influential guitarists in rock history.
just heard about Steve Cropper passin' away... dude was a legend on guitar! Stax Records is where it's at for soul and funk music. I love "Green Onions" still get chills every time I hear it 
his sound is iconic. Wished he was still around to play more gigs or collaborate with new artists 
he's got an incredible legacy that'll keep makin' people move their feet 
just saw this news about Steve Cropper and I'm like totally bummed man... he was a true legend 
that guy's guitar work on "Green Onions" still gives me chills 
I mean, who else can make a song so iconic? And it's crazy to think he's no longer with us 
Stax Records was already special, but now it feels like a part of music history is missing 
his music is still giving me chills to this day - "Green Onions" is like my jam 
i remember listening to it with my friends at parties back in the day, and we'd all be like "whoa, this dude's guitar playing is insane!" 
anyway, I think it's awesome that he left behind such an iconic legacy... his music will live on forever 
rest in peace, Steve Cropper 
he had this amazing sound that just made you wanna move your body 
so yeah, he may have left us too soon but his music will live on forever 
he was like the heartbeat of Stax Records you know? his instrumental tracks are still so iconic and soulful to this day 
I remember listening to it on my old boombox and being blown away by the way he just seemed to make the guitar sing 
what's up with the lack of guitar solos these days? everyone's so worried about production quality and drums that nobody wants to show off their chops anymore 
steve cropper could shred like nobody's business, his guitar sound is still giving me chills all these years later 