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Steve Cropper, Legendary Guitarist for Booker T. & the MG’s, Otis Redding and the Blues Brothers, Dies at 84
- Steve Cropper has died at 84, ending a career that shaped Memphis soul and the Blues Brothers era.
- Cropper co-wrote 'Green Onions' and helped produce or engineer many Stax hits.
- Cropper played with Stax’s house band and later backed Bob Dylan, Neil Young and more in various tours.
- Cropper’s later years featured as lead guitarist for the Blues Brothers and contributions to their albums and films.
- Cropper was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the MG's in 1992.
- Cropper’s early work helped define the Stax sound, including the creation of 'Green Onions' at the label's studio.
- Cropper’s career spanned production work for John Prine, Jeff Beck and Ringo Starr.
- Cropper leaves behind his wife Angel and two children, plus two from his first marriage.
- The report originates from Variety, with confirmation from Cropper’s son Cameron.
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