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Steve Cropper, acclaimed guitarist for Booker T. and the M.G.'s, dies at 84

Steve Cropper, the renowned guitarist and songwriter known for his work with Booker T. and the M. G.'s, has passed away at the age of 84. He co-wrote several iconic songs, including "Green Onions" and "(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay," and was a pivotal figure at Stax Records in Memphis.

Steve Cropper, acclaimed guitarist for Booker T. and the M.G.'s, dies at 84

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Key Highlights

  • Steve Cropper died at age 84 in Nashville.
  • He was a guitarist and songwriter for Booker T. and the M. G.'s at Stax Records.
  • Cropper co-wrote classics like "Green Onions" and "(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay.".
  • His death was confirmed by Pat Mitchell Worley of the Soulsville Foundation.
  • He had been in a rehabilitation facility following a recent fall.
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Sources

  1. Steve Cropper, guitarist and member of Stax Records' Booker T and the M.G.'s, has died at age 84
  2. Steve Cropper, acclaimed guitarist for Booker T. and the M.G.'s, dies at 84
  3. Booker T And The M.G.'s Guitarist Steve Cropper Dies At Age 84
  4. Steve Cropper Dies: Revered Stax Guitarist With Booker T. & The MG’s, Blues Brothers Band Was 84

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