Cropper, Steve

Steve Cropper (born Steven Lee Cropper, October 21, 1941, Dora, MO), also known as Steve "The Colonel" Cropper, is an American guitarist, songwriter and record producer. He is best known as the guitarist of the Stax Records house band, Booker T. & the M.G.'s, and has backed artists such as Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Carla, Rufus Thomas and Johnnie Taylor, also acting as producer on many of these records. He later gained fame as a member of the Blues Brothers band. Rolling Stone lists him 36th on their list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.

Source: Wikipedia

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Performances

^{Performed 2 times live with Bruce Springsteen.}

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• 1995-09-02 Cleveland Municipal Stadium, Cleveland, OH
• 1994-03-01 Radio City Music Hall, New York City, NY

Recording

• Going Home (Theme From Local Hero) (Single, Mark Knopfler's Guitar Heroes, 2024)
  • "Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)" (guitar)

Bands

^{Only those with a Springsteen history.}

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• M.G.'s, The

Gallery

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