Cropper was best known for playing with iconic soul backing band Booker T. & the M.G.'s, and was once named the second greatest guitarist of all time behind Jimi Hendrix Steve Cropper worked with many of the greats (Image: Getty Images)

Steve Cropper, the legendary guitarist with Booker T. & the M.G.'s who helped write one of the great songs of all time, has died aged 84. Cropper, who co-authored Otis Redding's (Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay, was once named the second greatest guitarist of all time behind Jimi Hendrix .

Cropper, also known for playing with John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd’s musical act the Blues Brothers, passed away on Wednesday, his son confirmed to Variety .

He was perhaps best known as the guitarist in Booker T. & the M.G.'s, widely regarded as one o

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