Description: (Record producer, Guitarist, Songwriter)
Steve Cropper, also known as "The Colonel," is a highly respected American guitarist, songwriter, and record producer. As the guitarist for the Stax Records house band, Booker T. & the M.G.'s, he played a key role in backing legendary artists such as Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, and Sam & Dave. Cropper also served as a producer for many of these records and was a member of the Blues Brothers band. His contributions to music have been recognized with two Grammy Awards and a ranking of 36th on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the greatest guitarists of all time.