b. Steven Lee Cropper, 21st October 1941, Near Dora, Missouri, U.S.A.
d. 3rd December 2025, U.S.A.
Steve Cropper was a founding member of The Mar-Keys and Booker T & The MG's in the 1960's.
He was an A&R manager, musician, solo artist, engineer, producer and songwriter.
He co-wrote 'Knock On Wood', 'The Dock Of The Bay' and 'In The Midnight Hour'.
Steve has worked with Jeff Beck, Tower Of Power and Ringo Starr.
He recorded two solo albums in the Eighties.
He was a member of The Blues Brothers Band.
Steve Cropper died on the 3rd of December 2025, at the age of 84..
jammed together - 1969 / with a little help from my friends - 1969 / playin' my thang - 1981 / night after night - 1982
nudge it up a notch - 2008 / dedicated: a salute to the 5 royales
Albums:
with Albert King, 'Pops' Staples: 'Jammed Together' (Stax Records 1969)
With A Little Help From My Friends (Volt Records 1971)
Playin' My Thang (MCA Records 1981)
Night After Night (MCA Records 1982)
Nudge It Up A Notch (MCA Records 2008)
Dedicated: A Salute To The 5 Royales (429 Records 2011)
