Influential guitarist Steve Cropper died last week.

He made his name with Booker T and the MGs on such songs as Green Onions, Time is Tight and Soul Limbo.

Over his long career he was invited to contribute to the work of various soul and rock luminaries.

He co-wrote (Sittin’ on) the Dock of the Bay for Otis Redding, Soul Man for Sam and Dave and the following two for Wilson Pickett and Eddie Floyd respectively.

Wilson Pickett: In the Midnight Hour

Eddie Floyd: Knock on Wood

Steven Lee (Steve) Cropper: 21/10/ 1941 – 3/12/2025. So it goes.