Steve Cropper, key guitarist for Booker T & the M.G. 's, died at 84, leaving a lasting legacy on soul, R&B, and rock.

Steve Cropper, the influential guitarist and founding member of Booker T & the M.G. 's, has died at age 84. A central figure in the Stax Records sound, he helped shape Southern soul, R&B, and rock with his distinctive rhythm guitar work on hits like "Green Onions" and "(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay." His collaborations with Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, and others left a lasting mark on American music. Cropper was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and remained active in music and advocacy until his passing in Nashville.