Steve Cropper dead aged 84: Legendary guitarist who wrote iconic hits & was once named second best of all time dies

LEGENDARY guitarist Steve Cropper, famous for writing iconic hits including Green Onions, has sadly died aged 84. The iconic ...

Steve Cropper, Guitarist, Songwriter and a Shaper of Memphis Soul Music, Dies at 84

As a member of Booker T. & the MG’s and as a producer, he played a pivotal role in the rise of Stax Records, a storied force ...

Booker T And The M.G.'s Guitarist Steve Cropper Dies At Age 84

The Rock Hall of Famer co-wrote “(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay” and “In the Midnight Hour,” while part of the house band ...

Steve Cropper, guitarist and member of Stax Records' Booker T and the M.G.'s, dies

Steve Cropper, who co-wrote classics including "(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay" and "In the Midnight Hour" during his years ...

The Lemonheads’ Evan Dando on the art of cover versions

The Lemonheads mastermind discusses the value of being lectured by your heroes, rolling between grunge and metal, his favorite Gibson, and that time he played a Minor Threat song in front of Ian ...
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Today in Music History for Nov. 29: In 1880, the 1,100-seat Grand Opera House opened in Hamilton, Ont. It gave the city a proper auditorium for theatrical and musical presentations, and attracted top ...

I went to a conference about death. Everyone was laughing.

Why was a death conference so funny? An attendee told a USA TODAY editor: "Being around death makes you really appreciate ...

Donyelle Jones, 'So You Think You Can Dance' alum, dies after cancer battle

Donyelle Jones has died after a 10-year cancer battle. The "So You Think You Can Dance" star competed in Season 2 of the Fox dance competition show.