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Honoring Steve Cropper, Guitar Legend, Through the Years

Iconic guitarist, songwriter and producer Steve Cropper — best known for his work with Booker T. & the MG's, and as a driving force behind classic soul hits — has passed away at 84, leaving a legacy carried on through timeless songs like 'Green Onions', '(Sittin' On) The Dock of…

International Business Times UK

Steve Cropper, Booker T and the MG’s guitarist, dies aged 84

Steve Cropper, considered one of the greatest guitarist of all time, has passed away.

BANG Premier

“My playing has always sucked, but it sells because I keep it simple”: Steve Cropper was one of guitar’s most modest yet influential figures. In one of his final interviews, he looked back at making Booker T & the MG’s classics and working with Jeff Beck

The co-writer of classics including Green Onions and (Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay proved you don’t need technical wizardry to make a mark. In 2024, he walked us through a career marked by hits, groove and soul

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Steve Cropper, guitarist for Booker T & the MG’s and Otis Redding, dies aged 84

Steve Cropper, the guitarist whose work contributed to define Memphis soul music, was best known as the guitarist in Booker T & the MGs.

Euronews

Steve Cropper dies aged 84: Tributes paid to legendary Booker T and the MGs guitarist

The musician played on and co-wrote Otis Redding's Sittin' On the Dock of the Bay and Wilson Pickett's In the Midnight Hour

Evening Standard

“He helped create some of the most enduring songs in music history”: Steve Cropper, Stax and soul guitar legend, Booker T. & the MG’s co-founder, dies at 84

As guitarist and co-writer of seminal hits like (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay and Green Onions, Cropper left an indelible mark on the music of the 1960s

Guitar World

Steve Cropper, legendary guitarist for Booker T & the MGs, dies aged 84

Prolific musician was known for work on songs like Green Onions and Otis Redding’s (Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay

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Songwriting legend and guitarist Steve Cropper dies aged 84

Steve Cropper co-wrote classic songs such as ‘(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay’ and ‘In the Midnight Hour’

The Independent UK

MG S6 review – a calm and practical family EV

MG’s largest electric SUV mixes huge cabin space, calm refinement and generous equipment with competitive pricing. The Trophy Long Range impresses most, even if charging speeds and ride polish still need work.

The Independent UK

Hayes winner Smyth and historic ace Grant lead Autosport National Rankings march

Formula Ford 1600 racers are the big movers in the Autosport National Rankings

Autosport

Smyth smoothly into Rankings runner-up spot

Formula Ford Festival winner Is big mover this week

Autosport

Vauxhall Frontera review: Budget electric SUV is perfect for the school run

The Frontera name has been brushed off and put on a great SUV that’s cheaper than its petrol equivalent

The Independent UK

Jaecoo 5 vs MG S5 vs BYD Atto 2: Which family SUV is best?

The family SUV market has never been more competitive, with three smart contenders vying for top spot

The Independent UK

Hyundai Creta EV enters a crowded ring. Can it charge ahead?

Extra toxicity and noise in the air notwithstanding, here’s wishing you all a belated Happy Diwali. And in keeping with the spirit of a quiet Diwali, we’ve chosen to review another silently powered vehicle. This time, we got behind the wheel of Hyundai’s weapon in the mid-size electric SUV segment…

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Bray donkey-kicks Autosport National Rankings win record

Mazda MX-5 maestro takes his victory tally to 23 for the season

The Guardian - UK

MG wants us to pay £500-plus to remedy rogue electric car

After charging, there was a power system malfunction but MG closed the case and insisted a safety check was at our own expense

Autosport

Porsche ace makes big move up Autosport National Rankings

The Porsche Sprint Challenge GB class champion has taken more and Moore wins...

Motor1

These Were Europe's Best-Selling Cars Last Month

A whopping 790,177 cars were sold in Europe last month, representing a 5-percent increase compared to the same month in 2024. Volkswagen sold 14,639 units of its T-Roc SUV, making it the best-selling car in Europe for the month and one of the most popular cars of the year so…

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Littlewood breaks into Autosport National Rankings top five

Radical racer tops the risers in this week’s Rankings

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Smyth up to third as National Rankings hots up

No hard times for Dickens with move into top 10

The Guardian - UK

Gigs, holidays and DJing at weekends: retirement has changed – but has the media noticed?

Outdated depictions of retirement are stopping people from making vital financial plans for their future. It’s time for a major shift, writes Marina Gask

The Guardian - UK

How to tackle ‘pension overwhelm’ – an expert view

Confusing terms, multiple pots and the fear of having left it too late can add up to an all-too-common feeling of retirement dread. But if you want to enjoy life after work (and who doesn’t?), then overcoming the overwhelm is vital

The Guardian - UK

‘For me, it’s all about freedom’ – meet the retirement rebel making the most of his new lease of life

Musician, actor and producer Pablo McFee, 60, tells Rosie Mullender how he’s reframing retirement and rejecting outdated stereotypes in the process

InsideEVs

How Xpeng Aims To Out-Tesla Tesla In Europe—And Beyond

Chinese brands like BYD and MG are thriving. But Xpeng, with both affordable and high-tech EVs, deserves attention too. It's even making robots.

Autosport

Bray moves further ahead in Ryan Motorsport Insurance Autosport National Rankings

MX-5 king closes on record season wins haul

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