Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Legendary Guitarist Steve Cropper Dies at 84
Steve Cropper was a very famous guitarist who helped create the Southern soul music sound.
He played with many famous musicians and wrote many famous songs.
He was part of the group Booker T. & the M.G.’s and also worked with the Blues Brothers.
He was 84 years old when he died.
He was known for his guitar playing and songwriting, and he won two Grammy Awards.
Many people are sad that he died, but they know his music will live on.
Steve Cropper, a legendary guitarist and songwriter, died at the age of 84 in Nashville.
He was the lead guitarist for Booker T. & the M.G.’s and worked with many famous R&B artists.
Cropper co-wrote hits like 'In the Midnight Hour' and '(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay'.
He gained new fame in the late 1970s working with the Blues Brothers and appearing in their film.
Cropper was a two-time Grammy Award winner and an inductee into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
- Who
- Steve Cropper, a legendary guitarist, songwriter, and producer
- What
- His death at the age of 84
- When
- On Wednesday (date not specified)
- Where
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Why
- No cause of death was cited
- Name
- Steve Cropper
- Age
- 84
- Birth Date
- October 21, 1941
- Birth Place
- Dora, Missouri
- Notable Groups
- Booker T. & the M.G.’s, Blues Brothers
- Notable Songs
- Green Onions, (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay, Soul Man
- Awards
- Two-time Grammy Award winner, Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee