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Steve Cropper

American guitarist Steve Cropper in concert in Deauville (Normandy, France) in 1990.

“I learned”: The three guitarists Steve Cropper wanted to avoid sounding like

“So I became Steve Cropper”.

Matthew Ingate
Mar 4, 2026
Jimi Hendrix - Fire - Guitar

The guitarist Jimi Hendrix had to copy to reach greatness: “Jimi was in his infancy”

The groove behind the licks.

Tim Coffman
Feb 2, 2026
Lou Reed - 1970s - The Velvet Underground

The guitarist who influenced The Velvet Underground more than anyone else

An enduring influence…

Ben Forrest
Jan 27, 2026
Brian May performing with Queen in 2017 in London

The guitarist Brian May said was too good for words: “Incredible integrity”

“It still gives me shivers up the spine to think about hearing that for the first time.”

Tom Phelan
Jan 18, 2026
Peter Buck - Musician - 2022

Peter Buck named his favourite guitarist of all time: “He just plays perfectly”

Stellar.

Reuben Cross
Jan 7, 2026
American guitarist Steve Cropper in concert in Deauville (Normandy, France) in 1990.

Steve Cropper, guitarist of Booker T and the MGs, dead at 84

No cause of death has been given.

Tim Coffman
Dec 3, 2025

The singer Bruce Springsteen, Bruce Hornsby, and Steve Cropper all agree is the greatest

A great voice.

Dale Maplethorpe
Nov 30, 2025
Lou Reed - 1970s - The Velvet Underground

The “great” guitarist Lou Reed said everyone should copy: “It’s not all about soloing”

“It’s not all about soloing.”

Ben Forrest
Nov 5, 2025
Jeff Beck - Guitarist - Musician - 2014

“Just wonderful players”: Which artists did Jeff Beck consider “kings” of guitar?

Playing so effortlessly.

Tim Coffman
Jun 7, 2025
Pete Townshend performing with The Who in 2008

“He’s been hiding from you”: Pete Townshend on the most incredible guitarist in history

Genius hiding in plain sight.

Tim Coffman
Nov 26, 2024
Jimi Hendrix - 1970

The guitarist who inspired, taught and turned Jimi Hendrix on

“Leather shoes and hairdo combined.”

Dale Maplethorpe
Sep 14, 2024
Robbie Robertson - The Band - 1978

The two guitarists Robbie Robertson tried to emulate

Teaching him how to make the guitar speak.

Tim Coffman
Jan 4, 2024

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