From Otis Redding to Booker T, Steve Cropper was a strong yet subtle force that shaped so many soul classics
- Posted on December 4, 2025
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From Otis Redding to Booker T, Steve Cropper was a strong yet subtle force that shaped so many soul classics

The guitarist for Booker T & the MGs defined the sound of original R&B, co-creating soul anthems and proving himself one of the most influential musicians of the 60s