《海湾码头》(Sittin on)合编人Steve Cropper于84岁死于纳什维尔。 Steve Cropper, co-writer of "(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay," has died at 84 in Nashville.

奥蒂斯·雷丁(Otis Redding)的《海湾码头》的有影响力的吉他手兼共同撰稿人Steve Cropper于84岁时在纳什维尔去世。 Steve Cropper, the influential guitarist and co-writer of Otis Redding’s "(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay," has died at age 84 in Nashville. 作为Booker T. & the M.G.s的创始成员,也是Stax Records的黄金时代的重要人物,Cropper在无数的灵魂和R&B热门曲中演奏,塑造了孟菲斯音乐的声音. A founding member of Booker T. & the M.G.’s and a key figure in Stax Records’ golden era, Cropper played on countless soul and R&B hits, shaping the sound of Memphis music. 他与鲍勃·迪伦、约翰·福格蒂和布鲁斯兄弟等艺术家合作,继续积极参与音乐活动,并于2024年发行了最后专辑《友好镇》。 He remained active in music through collaborations with artists like Bob Dylan, John Fogerty, and the Blues Brothers, and released his final album, Friendlytown, in 2024. Cropper进入了摇滚名人大厅,并获得多个Grammy提名。 Cropper was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and received multiple Grammy nominations. 他的妻子Angel和四个孩子活了下来。 He is survived by his wife Angel and four children.