Steve Cropper

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Musician, Guitarist
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Stax Records, Studio Musicians, Soul Music, Memphis TN, Songwriters Hall of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, Recording/Audio Engineers, Guitars, Otis Redding, Full Interview, Musicians Hall of Fame, Blues Brothers, Deceased

Steve Cropper became an integral part of the Stax Studio sound in Memphis as a guitarist, songwriter, and producer. He was a member of the studio’s house band, the Mar-Keys, as well as Booker T. Jones’ MGs, and recorded hundreds of sides for a wide range of artists. Steve famously played guitar on Otis Redding’s last recording—and his biggest hit—“(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” in 1967. After moving to Los Angeles, Steve continued recording as a well-respected studio musician with artists ranging from Tower of Power to Ringo Starr. In addition to attending several NAMM Shows, Steve enjoyed long relationships with several music product companies, including Fender and Peavey.
 

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