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From Otis Redding to Booker T, Steve Cropper was a strong yet subtle force that shaped so many soul classics

theguardian.comFrom Otis Redding to Booker T, Steve Cropper was a strong yet subtle force that shaped so many soul classicsThe guitarist for Booker T & the MGs defined the sound of original R&B, co-creating soul anthems and proving himself one of the most influential musicians of the 60s

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Just had to listen to Soul Man again. Forever Fabulous💙

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Every man must do two things alone; he must do his own believing and his own dying. -- Martin Luther

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Term "Original R&B" best fits the early 50's when it was used to describe black pop music.

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. If Steve Cropper was only known for co-writing Dock of the Bay (one of our favourite songs) with Otis Redding, then that would be an impressive achievement. But he achieved so much more than that! RIP Steve #wato #PoliticsLive #SteveCropper . www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTVj...

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