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Music. The Universal Language. We salute all of the writers, singers, players of all forms of instrument, the modern era studio geniuses and those never famous or well known who helped shape music over the many centuries. They've entertained, caused new thoughts among those without the musical gift and have helped shape society(s) movements and governments around the globe. We also especially salute the local public school systems that support the bands that are formed, that allow for the discovery by the young souls the 'universal language' at the individual instrument level and the wonder of learning how to synchronize to the group level; be it playing a song or a song and performing the complex movements of formations upon a football field.
Somehow I missed the news of Steve Cropper's death on Dec. 3. Mr. Cropper was a member of Booker T. & the MGs which was the "house band" for Stax Records. He was a low-key musician who added his tasteful guitar licks to many classic soul songs. Some of these songs include: “Green Onions,” “(Sittin’ on) the Dock of the Bay”, “In the Midnight Hour”,"Knock on Wood", and "Soul Man". RIP Steve.
Whisky In the Jar. Love it. AND Peter Gabriel. I watched a vid of his "Secret World" Concert. Gotta mention Paula Cole! You may remember she sang the theme song for "Dawson's Creek" on tv.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Cropper
"Messin' With The Kid:" (Junior Wells tune.)
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/58zu5UKWfsQ?feature=share
I love the guitar tone.
Music. The Universal Language. We salute all of the writers, singers, players of all forms of instrument, the modern era studio geniuses and those never famous or well known who helped shape music over the many centuries. They've entertained, caused new thoughts among those without the musical gift and have helped shape society(s) movements and governments around the globe.
We also especially salute the local public school systems that support the bands that are formed, that allow for the discovery by the young souls the 'universal language' at the individual instrument level and the wonder of learning how to synchronize to the group level; be it playing a song or a song and performing the complex movements of formations upon a football field.
Musicians We Lost in 2025
"Give Ireland Back To The Irish."
Thank goodness The Troubles are over.
https://sinnfein.ie/2025-report-of-the-commission-on-the-future-of-ireland/
Mr. Cropper was a member of Booker T. & the MGs which was the "house band" for Stax Records.
He was a low-key musician who added his tasteful guitar licks to many classic soul songs.
Some of these songs include: “Green Onions,” “(Sittin’ on) the Dock of the Bay”,
“In the Midnight Hour”,"Knock on Wood", and "Soul Man".
RIP Steve.
AND Peter Gabriel. I watched a vid of his "Secret World" Concert. Gotta mention Paula Cole! You may remember she sang the theme song for "Dawson's Creek" on tv.