RIP Steve Cropper

agingboomer
agingboomer Posts: 254
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Steve Cropper, the funky guitarist of Booker T. & the MG's, died on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, in Nashville at the age of 84. "The Colonel" was at the heart of Stax Records, recording and producing for most of the 1960s, and worked with Art Garfunkel, Ringo Starr, the Blues Brothers, John Lennon, Pops Staples, Albert King, Levon Helm & the RCO All-Stars, and others. He was elected to the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,566
    R.I.P. Mr. Cropper.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.

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    --Mark Twain.

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  • motorhead43026
    motorhead43026 Posts: 3,992
    He also co-wrote The Dock Of The Bay, what a talent.

    RIP
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  • aprazer402
    aprazer402 Posts: 3,352
    R.I.P. Love The Blues Brothers movie.
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