In Memoriam: The Blues Brothers-gitarist Steve Cropper (84) overleden

The Blues Brothers-gitarist Steve Cropper (84) overleden

Steve Cropper is woensdag overleden op 84-jarige leeftijd, meldt muziekwebsite Rolling Stone. De Amerikaanse gitarist speelde onder meer in de bands The Blues Brothers en Booker T. & the M.G.'s.......►►►

GRAMMY NOMINATIONS FOR CEDRIC BURNSIDE AND STEVE CROPPER

GRAMMY NOMINATIONS FOR CEDRIC BURNSIDE AND STEVE CROPPER

We’re thrilled to announce that Steve Cropper’s album Friendlytown has been nominated for a Grammy! Featuring icons like Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, Queen’s Brian May, and Tim Montana, Friendlytown is a true celebration of legends. Huge congratulations to Steve, and heartfelt thanks to everyone who brought this project to life!

Steve Cropper - Friendlytown

Legendary Guitarist Steve Cropper Announces New Album ‘Friendlytown,’
Out August 23rd Via Mascot Label Group

The album features Queen's Brian May and ZZ Top's Billy F. Gibbons 

First Single “Too Much Stress feat. Brian May" Out Now

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, recently nominated for his first solo GRAMMY for the debut album from his tight and tuneful rock n’ soul quintet, Steve Cropper & The Midnight Hour, has announced details of  his highly anticipated new album, ‘Friendlytown,’ due out August 23rd via Mascot Label Group/Provogue.

Release: Steve Cropper - Fire It Up.

 GUITAR LEGEND STEVE CROPPER ANNOUNCES ‘FIRE IT UP’

Steve's First Solo Album Since 1969!

On April 23, guitar legend Steve Cropper will release ‘Fire It Up,’ the first record since 1969 to feature his solo name on it, after decades of stardom in soul, blues, and rock and roll.

via Mascot Label Group / Provogue Records

Release: Shirley King - Blues For A King

Blues Royal SHIRLEY KING, Daughter Of B.B. KING, Unveils New Studio Album With A Court Of Special Guests!

Blues Royal SHIRLEY KING, Daughter Of B.B. KING, Unveils New Studio Album With A Court Of Special Guests!
Features performances by Joe Louis Walker, Robben Ford, Elvin Bishop, Junior Wells, Pat Travers, Steve Cropper, Martin Barre, Harvey Mandel and others!
Los Angeles, CA – Being the blues-singing daughter of B.B. King has earned Shirley King the title “Daughter of the Blues,” but she is an outstanding singer and performer in her own right and capable of singing any kind of music that comes her way.