Steve Cropper Takes Us To Friendlytown and Beyond: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview

Rock & Roll Hall Of Famer Steve Cropper has just released a new album called Friendlytown. At age 82, the guitarist, producer and songwriter is still going strong with friends like Billy Gibbons and Brian May lending a helping hand.

The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda was thrilled to be speaking to the legend that is Steve Cropper. Guitarist for Booker T & The MGs, Cropper played, wrote and produced some of the greatest records ever made, most, such as Otis Redding’s (Sittin’ on the) Dock Of The Bay, Sam & Dave’s Soul Man and Eddie Floyd’s Knock On Wood, for the Stax Record Company. But he also worked with The Blues Brothers, Rod Stewart, Ringo Starr and Neil Young, among many others. Friendlytown is Cropper’s second collaboration with producer Jon Tiven and features ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons along with Queen’s Brian May. So, here is Steve Cropper at The 13th Floor talking about what he loves best, great songs and great records including those by The 5 Royales, Chuck Berry, Jr. Walker, Bobby Darin and whoever else comes to mind.