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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.