URGENT: Legendary Guitarist Steve Cropper of Booker T and the M.G.'s Passes Away

Breaking News: Legendary Guitarist Steve Cropper of Booker T and the M.G.'s Passes Away Steve Cropper, the iconic guitarist and songwriter of Booker T and the M.G.'s, has died at the age of 84. According to Pat Mitchell Worley, president and CEO of the Soulsville Foundation, Cropper's family confirmed his passing on Wednesday in Nashville, Tennessee. Cropper's death is a significant loss to the music world, as he was a key figure in shaping the sound of Stax Records and co-wrote timeless classics such as "Green Onions," "(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay," and "In the Midnight Hour." His contributions to music will continue to be celebrated and remembered. Cropper had been working on new music and was in a rehabilitation facility in Nashville after a recent fall. The cause of his death is not yet known. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.