- Steve Cropper, Guitarist, Songwriter and Shaper of Memphis Soul Music, Dies at 84 The New York Times
- Steve Cropper, Blues Brothers guitarist and Stax Records legend, dies at 84 Fox News
- Steve Cropper, Booker T. & the M.G.’s and Stax Records Guitarist, Dead at 84 Rolling Stone
- From Otis Redding to Booker T, Steve Cropper was a strong yet subtle force that shaped so many soul classics The Guardian
- Legendary Stax star Steve Cropper dies at 84 Daily Memphian
