12 Essential Steve Cropper Songs

B.H. The famous intro to Pickett’s signature song came from Cropper noodling around on his guitar before a session in Memphis ...

The Father of Rhythm Guitarists

Cropper’s most enduring contribution, though, isn’t any particular song, but the way he pared the guitar techniques of R&B ...
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Bar-Kays member James Alexander shares story on Steve Cropper, STAX audition

Tributes continue to pour in from across the globe following the death of legendary guitarist, songwriter and producer Steve ...

"One of the hardest things I ever had to do was mix that song": A music professor breaks down Steve Cropper and Otis Redding's (Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay

Following Cropper's passing at the age of 84, we explore the songwriting genius behind one of his most beloved collaborations ...

David Porter honors fellow Stax great Steve Cropper: ‘He will forever live on’

The hit songwriter remembered the guitarist's singular ability "to cement the musical pocket with his own special flavor" ...
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Steve Cropper Passes Away: Who Inherits His $5M Net Worth?

In 2024, Cropper released the album Friendlytown under his band name, Steve Cropper and the Midnight Hour. The album went on ...

Steve Cropper on writing Green Onions, stressing out Brian May and the secret of Billy Gibbons’ guitar style

The co-writer of classics including Green Onions and (Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay proved you don’t need technical ...