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Steve Cropper died on Dec. 3 at age 84

He was known for his work with Booker T. and the M.G.'s and the Blues Brothers

Cropper also co-wrote classics like "(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay"

Steve Cropper, the guitarist, songwriter and producer who made his mark with bands like the Blues Brothers and Booker T. and the M.G.’s, and who helped write classic hits like “(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay,” has died. He was 84.

Cropper died “peacefully” in Nashville on Wednesday, Dec. 3, his family announced in a statement shared to Facebook. No cause of death was given.

“Steve was a beloved musician, songwriter and producer whose extraordinary talent touched millions of lives around the world,” the statement read. “A Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Grammy Award winner, and

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