Steve Cropper, key guitarist for Booker T & the M.G. 's and Stax Records, died at 84, leaving a lasting legacy on Memphis soul and American music.

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 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 shaped American music across genres. Cropper, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, remained active in music and advocacy until his passing in Nashville.