Soul Music
Steve Cropper, Stax Records guitarist, dies at 84
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Legendary guitarist and songwriter Steve Cropper, a founding member of Booker T. & the M.G.’s and key architect of the Memphis soul sound at Stax Records, has died at age 84. Cropper passed away on December 3, 2025, in Nashville, with his family confirming the news but not disclosing a cause of death. His influential career spanned decades, shaping hits for artists like Otis Redding and Sam & Dave.
Al Green has unveiled a new four-track EP featuring soulful covers of classic songs. The release, available digitally via Fat Possum Records, includes collaborations and reimaginings that highlight his enduring voice. This project marks another chapter in the legendary singer's multifaceted career.
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Don Bryant, the Memphis soul veteran known for co-writing the hit 'I Can't Stand the Rain' with his wife Ann Peebles, has died at age 83. His family announced the news on December 26, the day after Christmas. Bryant left a lasting legacy in soul music through his songwriting and late-career solo albums.