Iconic '80s Rock Band Mourns Loss of Beloved Member 35 Years Later: 'We Miss Him Every Day'

"Every 8th I take off in honor of the man who inspired me to put up a guitar and rock out. I fell in love with Steve at 12 ...
USA Today

What are angel trees? The holiday tradition has gone viral this year.

The holidays are a popular time for giving. Some enjoy passing out presents while others choose to volunteer, but this year, a social media trend encourages people to do a mix of both. People are ...
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Inside guitarist Steve Cropper's family life with wife and four children before death at 84

Booker T & the MG's guitarist Steve Cropper passed away on December 3, 2025, at the age of 84. The talented musician was a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee who performed onstage with B.B. King, Otis ...
Variety

Steve Cropper, Legendary Guitarist for Booker T. & the MG’s, Otis Redding and the Blues Brothers, Dies at 84

Guitarist Steve Cropper, who left an indelible impression on Memphis soul music as an instrumentalist, producer and songwriter at Stax Records, has died, his son Cameron confirmed to Variety on ...
Deadline.com

Steve Cropper Dies: Revered Stax Guitarist With Booker T. & The MG’s, Blues Brothers Band Was 84

Steve Cropper, the iconic and influential guitarist who defined Memphis soul with Booker T. & The MG’s, played on many Stax Records hits and with The Blues Brothers band, died Wednesday in Nashville.
The New York Times

Steve Cropper, Guitarist, Songwriter and Shaper of Memphis Soul Music, Dies at 84

As a member of Booker T. & the MG’s and as a producer, he played a pivotal role in the rise of Stax Records, a storied force in R&B in the 1960s and ’70s. Steve Cropper in 1973. His guitar licks could ...
NBC DFW

Salvation Army Angel Trees go up in participating malls across North Texas

It’s a clear sign the holiday season is near: the Salvation Army Angel Tree is back at NorthPark Center. “It feels like Christmas is here,” said Capt. Maxie DeBlanc of the Salvation Army of North ...
ELLE

Angel Reese Models 2 Dreamy Pink Lingerie Sets for Her Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Debut

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Angel Reese made her Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show runway debut tonight in New ...
American Songwriter

4 Iconic Rock Instrumentals That Haven’t Lost Any of Their Power

Instrumentals have long been a part of the rock and roll landscape. In early years, bands would thoughtlessly bang out the non-lyric songs as a way to fill out their LPs. As years progressed, however, ...
Jambands

Grateful Dead Drop 1975 Rehearsal Outtakes and Alternative Versions of ‘Blues for Allah’ Material on All-Instrumental ‘Angel’s Share’ Album

Earlier this month, the Grateful Dead’s seminal eighth studio album, Blues for Allah, reached its 50th anniversary and received a deluxe rerelease. The collection, known for its capacity to carry a ...
Yahoo

Frank Hannon on how guitar instrumentals helped him grieve father-in-law Dickey Betts

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Brandon Gullion Frank Hannon is known for his ’80s rock stylings with Tesla, but he’s not ...