Steven Lee Cropper, sometimes known as 'The Colonel', is an American guitarist, songwriter and record producer. He is the guitarist of the Stax Records house band, Booker T. & the M.G.'s, which backed artists such as Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Carla Thomas, Rufus Thomas and Johnnie Taylor. He also acted as the producer of many of these records. He was later a member of the Blues Brothers band. Rolling Stone magazine ranked him 39th on its list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time.
Member of: Booker T. & The M.g.'s
Instruments: Guitar
Genres: Rhythm And Blues • Soul Music
Occupations: record producer, guitarist, songwriter, actor