Steve Cropper, legendary guitarist and producer behind Stax hits, has died. He shaped soul music with Booker T. & the M.G.'s.
Steve Cropper, a key figure in Memphis soul music and guitarist for Booker T. & the MG's, has died at age 84 in Nashville. Known for his iconic riffs on hits like 'Green Onions' and 'Soul Man,' Cropper's influence shaped American soul and rock music. His death was confirmed by his family and the Soulsville Foundation.