Yahoo

Brian May, Billy Gibbons and Steve Cropper on how the three guitar icons learned to play together

With respected producer Jon Tiven at the helm, the session icon is back again with Friendlytown, the follow-up to Fire It Up, the critically acclaimed debut album from his quintet Steve Cropper & The ...
Jambands

Watch: Steve Cropper Details New Album ‘Fire It Up,’ Welcomes Brian May and Billy F. Gibbons for “Too Much Stress”

Steve Cropper has unveiled Friendlytown, the latest in a long string of offerings from the legendary sideman and veteran session musician. Set to release on Aug. 23 via Mascot Label Group, Cropper’s ...
Yahoo

Brian May explains why he was reluctant to share a solo with Billy Gibbons – and what changed his mind

Steve Cropper's 2021 record, Fire It Up, may be a tough act to follow considering it was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Contemporary Blues Album category. However, with Friendlytown, recently ...
Jazz

Steve Cropper & Felix Cavaliere Reunite for Second CD 'Midnight Flyer'

LOS ANGELES, CA - Steve Cropper, guitarist for Booker T. and the MGs and one of the primary architects of the unmistakable Stax sound of the 1960s, and vocalist/keyboardist Felix Cavaliere, the voice ...
LAist

Steve Cropper: An Old Pro Honors His Unsung Idols

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