The May 15 edition of Greasy Tracks focused on the career of Steve Cropper, and included an interview with the legendary guitarist as well as tracks from his just-released Fire It Up (Provogue Records).
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Known as one of the architects of the Stax Sound, Cropper was part of such legendary bands as the Mar-Keys, Booker T and the MGs and the Blues Brothers. His writing and production credits are too numerous to list, but suffice to say, he had a hand in some of the most famous songs ever recorded.
In addition to music from across his Cropper’s storied career, there were interviews with Connecticut native Jon Tiven and Branford resident Roger C. Reale.
Tiven — who has worked with Cropper for 30 years — co-wrote, co-produced and played a number of instruments on Cropper’s first release in a decade following his Dedicated: A Salute To The 5 Royals. Reale provided vocals and co-wrote much of the material on the 13-track album.
Considered one of the most important guitarists in history, Cropper’s inimitable sound was a key component to legendary recordings by Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, William Bell, Eddie Floyd, Wilson Pickett and Rufus and Carla Thomas to name but a few.