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Not many people start new bands in their 80s, but legendary guitarist, producer, and songwriter Steve Cropper isn’t slowing down any time soon. The triple-threat musician was recently nominated for his first solo Grammy for the debut from his tight and tuneful rock n’ soul quintet, Steve Cropper & The Midnight Hour.
Cropper has wasted no time in following up this success with the sophomore album, Friendlytown. Always pushing ahead and never repeating himself, Steve Cropper & The Midnight Hour is now introducing its new lead guitarist, none other than ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons. Also stopping by Friendlytown is Queen guitarist extraordinaire Brian May, and country-rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Tim Montana.
Cropper has won two Grammy Awards from his seven nominations. He’s been ranked the number 36 in Rolling Stone magazine’s “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.” While in high school, Cropper’s band, The Mar-Keys, hit number #3 with “Last Night.” That smoldering Southern soul collective morphed into Booker T. & the M.G.’s. In addition, Cropper collaborations have gifted us with “Dock of The Bay,” “In the Midnight Hour,” and countless other classics.
Cropper’s name has been synonymous with the world-famous soul label Stax Records, and is featured in HBO’s new documentary, Stax: Soulsville U.S.A. He is also known for being a part of Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi’s Blues Brothers and appeared in the classic feature film.
Cropper has wasted no time in following up this success with the sophomore album, Friendlytown. Always pushing ahead and never repeating himself, Steve Cropper & The Midnight Hour is now introducing its new lead guitarist, none other than ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons. Also stopping by Friendlytown is Queen guitarist extraordinaire Brian May, and country-rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Tim Montana.
Cropper has won two Grammy Awards from his seven nominations. He’s been ranked the number 36 in Rolling Stone magazine’s “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.” While in high school, Cropper’s band, The Mar-Keys, hit number #3 with “Last Night.” That smoldering Southern soul collective morphed into Booker T. & the M.G.’s. In addition, Cropper collaborations have gifted us with “Dock of The Bay,” “In the Midnight Hour,” and countless other classics.
Cropper’s name has been synonymous with the world-famous soul label Stax Records, and is featured in HBO’s new documentary, Stax: Soulsville U.S.A. He is also known for being a part of Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi’s Blues Brothers and appeared in the classic feature film.
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