The Dec. 13 edition of Greasy Tracks paid tribute to Steve Cropper who recently passed away at the age of 84.
If you missed it, here’s the archive, while a playlist is here.
Known as one of the architects of the Memphis Sound at Satellite and later, Stax Records, 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 storied career, we went to the interview archives and revisited some of Cropper’s appearances on Greasy Tracks over the years.
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.
