Friday, December 5, 2025

Steve Cropper (1941–2025)

Guitarist and songwriter. If you’ve heard Otis Redding’s “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” (which Cropper co-wrote), Sam and Dave’s “Soul Man,” or who knows how many other songs, you’ve heard him. The New York Times has an obituary.

comments: 2

Gunther said...

This is sad news. I have several records (yes, the vinyl kind) on which he plays, some of which I have had for over 40 years. I still enjoy listening to him as much as I did on the first day! Now playing “Melting Pot” by Booker T. & the M.G.'s.

Michael Leddy said...

His playing makes me think of what people say about a great drummer: he served the song, or the music. Not flashy, just right.