Steve Cropper, key guitarist for Booker T & the M.G. 's and creator of Memphis soul, died at 84.

Steve Cropper, the influential guitarist and founding member of Booker T & the M.G. 's, has died at 84. A central figure in the Stax Records sound, he helped define Memphis soul with his rhythm guitar work on hits by Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, and others. Cropper co-wrote classics like "Green Onions" and "(Sittin’ on) the Dock of the Bay," earning a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and multiple Grammy Awards. His legacy endures as a foundational force in American music.