Steve Cropper

As a founding member of the legendary Booker T and the MG’s, as well as an A&R man, producer and songwriter, Steve Cropper was involved in virtually every record issued by the seminal Stax recording label from the fall of 1961 through year end 1970. Some of his songwriting credits include the classics “(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay,” “Knock on Wood” and “In the Midnight Hour.” Cropper produced and played on sessions by the likes of Poco, Jeff Beck, Jose Feliciano, Yvonne Elliman, John Prine, Dreams and Tower Of Power. As a member of the original incarnation of the Blues Brothers, he recorded three albums with them, including the number one Briefcase Full of Blues. Over the past 20 years. Cropper has continued to be an in-demand musician and producer. His string-bending talents are showcased on CDs by Elton John, Paul Simon, Ringo Starr, Buddy Guy, Steppenwolf and Johnny Lang.

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Isaac Hayes and David Porter

Steve Cropper

John Fogerty

Richard M. and Robert B. Sherman


Johnny Mercer Award
Smokey Robinson

Abe Olman Publisher Award
Beebe Bourne

Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award
Les Paul

Patron of the Arts Award
Henry Juszkiewicz

Towering Song
You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’

Towering Performance Award
Bill Medley

Starlight Award
Alicia Keys