Sep 1st, 2008 · Steve Cropper shaped the Memphis soul sound as a guitarist and songwriter for Stax Records. Felix Cavaliere fronted the hit-making group The Rascals. They ran in the same music circles for decades, but only now have they made their first album together.
Jul 27th, 2007 · Memphis soul label Stax records is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year; we feature interviews with musicians who were a big part of the Stax sound. First up: Guitarist, songwriter and producer Steve Cropper. best known for playing with Booker T & the MGs. He co-wrote "Soul Man" and "(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay."
Jun 20th, 2007 · Booker T. & The MGs recorded some of most enduring riffs and backbeats of the '60s. Because organist Booker T. Jones, guitarist Steve Cropper, bassist Donald "Duck" Dunn and drummer Al Jackson Jr. recorded together constantly, they developed a signature sound.