Friday, December 05, 2025

Guitarist and Stax Records Legend Steve Cropper Dies

Steve Cropper, the lean, soulful guitarist and songwriter who helped anchor the celebrated Memphis backing band Booker T. and the M.G.'s at Stax Records and co-wrote the classics "Green Onions," "(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay" and "In the Midnight Hour," has died. He was 84.

Posted by qcp at 08:32 AM | 5 COMMENTS | permalink

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Steve Cropper, legendary guitarist for Booker T & the MGs, dies aged 84

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-- The Guardian (@theguardian.com) Dec 3, 2025 at 5:38 PM

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Even if you don't know his name you've heard him play.

Booker T. & The MG's - Time Is Tight

Booker T. & The MG's - Green Onions

[Sittin' On] the Dock of the Bay

Sam and Dave - Soul Man

#1 | Posted by qcp at 2025-12-04 09:39 AM

One of the best things Belushi ever did. RIP to a legend.

#2 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2025-12-04 10:40 AM

A giant and a genius. Didn't need a million notes.

#3 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2025-12-04 11:41 AM

In the 1960s, Booker T. and the MGs album covers prominently displayed two white and two black performers together, which led some record storeowners to display them in the shadows or on the side, while other merchants proudly displayed them up front. Sadly, there were few mixed race bands in the early to mid-1960s.

Like the uber-talented behind-the-scenes Wrecking Crew, Booker T. and the MGs never appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show or the Tonight Show.


Thanks for posting, QCP.

#4 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2025-12-04 12:17 PM

Steve ain't playing it no more.

#5 | Posted by TFDNihilist at 2025-12-04 02:52 PM

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