Steve Cropper date of birth:
October 21, 1941
How old is Steve Cropper?
84
Where was Steve Cropper born?
Dora, Missouri, United States
How tall is Steve Cropper?
6' 1" (185 cm)
What is Steve Cropper nationality?
American
What is Steve Cropper's occupation?
Musician, songwriter, producer, actor
What genre is Steve Cropper's work?
Rhythm and blues, soul, funk, electric blues, blues
What instruments does Steve Cropper play?
Guitar
Short Biography
Steven Lee "Steve" Cropper (born October 21, 1941, Dora, Missouri, United States) 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 Thomas, 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 39th on their list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. Mojo ranks Cropper as the second-best guitarist ever. His nickname is "The Colonel."