Steve Cropper dies aged 84: Tributes paid to legendary Booker T and the MGs guitarist

Steve Cropper, the legendary guitarist with Booker T and the MGs, has died at the age of 84.

The storied musician, songwriter and producer who helped define the Southern soul sound at legendary Memphis music label Stax Records, died on Wednesday in Nashville , according to a post on his social media accounts. No cause of death was cited.

Cropper was the lead guitarist for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame group Booker T and the MG's, whose biggest hit was the 1962 single Green Onions. He also played with many other legendary R&B figures, from Otis Redding to BB King to Wilson Pickett.

"While we mourn the loss of a husband, father, and friend, we find comfort knowing that Steve will live forever through his music," the post on his social media read.

As a songwriter, Cropper had co-writer cre