On December 3, 2025, Steven Lee Cropper died aged 84. He was musician, songwriter, record producer and actor, known as “The Colonel”. He was the guitarist of the “Stax Records” house band, Booker T. & the M.G.’s, which backed artists such as Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave, Carla Thomas, Rufus Thomas, and Johnnie Taylor. He was also member of the Blues Brothers Band, and recorded and performed with many other artists including Alabama, Jimmy Barnes, William Bell, Barbi Benton, Big Star, Stephen Bishop, Frank Black, Bobby and the Midnites, Booker T. & MG.’s, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Jimmy Buffett, Billy Burnette, Brian Cadd, Cate Brothers, Chicago, David Clayton Thomas, A. J. Croce, Patti Dahlstrom, Delaney & Bonnie, Ned Doheny, Yvonne Elliman, Jose Feliziano, Eddie Floyd, Peter Frampton, Richie Furay, Art Garfunkel, Cyndi Grecco, Levon Helm, Chris Hillman, Rebecca Lynn Howard, Etta James, Wynonna Judd, Albert King, B.B. King, Al Kooper, John Lennon, Ann Margret, Marilyn McCoo, Billy Davis Jr., Craig Morgan, Aaron Neville, Wayne Newton, Harry Nilsson, John Oates, Nigel Olsson, Roy Orbison, Dolly Parton, Wilson Pickett, Michel Polnareff, John Prine, Otis Redding, Bruce Roberts, Leon Russell, Sanford & Townsend, Leo Sayer, Poncho Sanchez, Guy Sebastian, Neil Sedaka, Paul Shaffer, Paul Simon, Percy Sledge, Broderick Smith, The Soul Children, The Staple Singers, Mavis Staple, Ringo Starr, Rod Stewart, Livingston Taylor, Carla Thomas, Mickey Thomas, Wendy Waldman, Tower of Power, The Manhattan Transfer, Dale Watson and Jerry Lynn Williams. Magazine “Rolling Stone” ranked him 36th on its list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists”. Cropper won two “Grammy Awards”, and as leader or co-leader Cropper released 13 albums.
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Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band: Trouble Is…
On October 7, 1997, “Revolution” label released “Trouble Is … “, the second Kenny Wayne Shepherd studio album (the first to be released under the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band moniker). It was recorded in 1997, at “Dogma Studio” in New York City, and was produced by Jerry Harrison.
Personnel:
- Kenny Wayne Shepherd – vocals, lead guitar
- Noah Hunt – vocals
- Joe Nadeau – rhythm guitar
- Jimmy Wallace – keyboards
- Robby Emerson – bass
- Sam Bryant – drums
- Reese Wynans – keyboards
- James Cotton – harmonica
- Tommy Shannon – bass
- Chris Layton – drums
- Stephanie Spruill – backing vocals
- Patricia Hodges – backing vocals
- Jerry Harrison – arrangements
- Larry Brewer – engineer
- Chris Collins – engineer
- Tom Lord-Alge – mixing
- Joe Chiccarelli – mixing
- Bob Ludwig – mastering
Track listing:
- Slow Ride – Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Danny Tate, Mark Selby
- True Lies – Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Danny Tate
- Blue on Black – Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Danny Tate, Tia Sillers
- Everything Is Broken – Bob Dylan
- I Don’t Live Today – Jimi Hendrix
- (Long) Gone – Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Danny Tate, Mark Selby
- Somehow, Somewhere, Someway – Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Danny Tate
- I Found Love (When I Found You) – Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Danny Tate
- King’s Highway – Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Mark Selby, Tia Sillers
- Nothing to Do with Love – Jerry Lynn Williams, Frankie Miller
- Chase the Rainbow – Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Steven M. Krikorian
- Trouble Is – Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Chris Layton, Tommy Shannon, Reese Wynans
John Mayall: Tough
On September 15, 2009, “Eagle” label released “Tough”, the 34th John Mayall album. It was recorded in March 2009, at “LAFX” in Hollywood, and was produced by Michael Aarvold, John Mayall and Maggie Mayall.
Personnel:
- John Mayall – vocals, guitar, 12 String guitar, harmonica, organ, piano
- Rocky Athas – guitar
- Tom Canning – organ, piano, backing vocals
- Greg Rzab – bass guitar
- Maggie Mayall – backing vocals, photography, track notes
- Michael Aarvold – engineer, mastering
- Stuart Green – design
- Fabrice Demessence – photography
- Jeremy Olsen – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by John Mayall, except where noted.
- Nothing to Do with Love – Jerry Lynn Williams, John F. Miller
- Just What You’re Looking For – Peter Harper
- Playing with a Losing Hand – Walter Trout
- An Eye for An Eye – Jeffrey Pitchell
- How Far Down – Gary Nicolson, Kenneth Greenberg
- Train to My Heart – David Fields
- Slow Train to Nowhere
- Numbers Down – Andrew Winton
- That Good Old Rockin’ Blues
- Tough Times Ahead
- The Sum of Something – Curtis Salgado
The Fabulous Thunderbirds: Walk That Walk, Talk That Talk
In December 1991, “Epic Associated” label released “Walk That Walk, Talk That Talk”, the eight Fabulous Thunderbirds (The) album. It was recorded in 1991, at “The Site” in San Rafael, California, “House of Music” in West Orange, New Jersey, and was produced by Steve Jordan.
Personnel:
- Kim Wilson – vocals, harmonica
- Duke Robillard – vocals, guitar
- Kid Bangham – guitar
- Steve Jordan – guitar, percussion, backing vocals
- Austin de Lone – keyboards
- Preston Hubbard – electric and upright bass
- Fran Christina – drums, percussion
- The Gospel Hummingbirds – backing vocals
- Bruce Barris – engineer
- Charles Conrad – engineer
- Don Smith – engineer
- Mike Weisinger – engineer
- Ted Jensen – mastering
- Tony Sellari – art direction
- Alan Messer – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Kim Wilson, except where noted.
- Twist of the Knife – Chuck Jones, Rick Giles, Kim Wilson
- Ain’t That a Lot of Love – Deanie Parker, Homer Banks
- Work Together
- Born to Love You – Duke Robillard
- Need Somebody to Love – Jerry Lynn Williams, Kim Wilson
- Feelin’ Good – Herman “Junior” Parker
- Roller Coaster
- Sweet Thang
- Can’t Stop Rockin’
- When I Get Home – Kim Wilson, Rick Giles
- Paralyzed
The Law: Same
On March 19, 1991, “Atlantic” label released the self-titled, debut, and the only Law (The) album. It was recorded in 1991, and was produced by Chris Kimsey, Ahmet Ertegün, Paul Rodgers, Howard Albert, Ron Albert, Kenney Jones and Shane Keister.
Personnel:
- Paul Rodgers – lead vocals, guitars, piano
- Jim Barber – lead guitar
- Kenney Jones – drums
- David Gilmour – guitar
- Chris Rea – guitar
- Bryan Adams – guitar
- Mike Hehir – guitars
- John Astley, Steve Pigott – keyboards, programming
- Albhy Galuten – synthesizer
- George Hawkins – bass
- Tom Pool – drums
- Joe Lala – percussion
- The Memphis Horns – horns
- John Jones – programming
- Christopher Marc Potter – engineer, mixing
- Alex Sadkin – engineer
- Ahmet Ertegün, Shane Keister – mixing
- Bob Ludwig – mastering
Track listing:
- For a Little Ride – Mark Mangold, Benny Mardones
- Miss You in a Heartbeat – Phil Collen
- Stone Cold – Tamara Champlin
- Come Save Me (Julianne) – Charlie Black, Cliff Downs, Austin Roberts
- Laying Down the Law – Paul Rodgers
- Nature of the Beast – Bryan Adams, Jim Vallance
- Stone – Chris Rea
- Anything for You – Steve Diamond, Eric McCusker
- Best of My Love – Jerry Lynn Williams
- Tough Love – Paul Rodgers
- Missing You Bad Girl – Paul Rodgers
Nicky Hopkins: The Tin Man Was a Dreamer
On April 23, 1973, “Columbia” label released “The Tin Man Was a Dreamer”, the second Nicky Hopkins studio album. It was recorded in 1972 – 1973, at “Apple Studios” in London, “Wally Heider Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by David Briggs and Nicky Hopkins.
Personnel:
- Nicky Hopkins – vocals, piano, organ
- Chris Rae – acoustic guitar
- Mike Egan – acoustic guitar
- Mick Taylor – acoustic and electric guitars
- Chris Spedding – electric guitar
- George Harrison – electric guitar, slide guitar
- Klaus Voormann – bass
- Ray Cooper – congas, percussion
- Prairie Prince – drums
- Jerry Lynn Williams – vocals
- Bobby Keys – saxophones
- Jim Horn – saxophone
- Jim Price – trumpet
- Del Newman – string and brass arrangements
Track listing:
Personnel:
All tracks by Nicky Hopkins, except where noted.
- Sundown in Mexico
- Waiting for the Band
- Edward
- Dolly – Nicky Hopkins, Jerry Lynn Williams
- Speed On – Nicky Hopkins, Jerry Lynn Williams
- The Dreamer
- Banana Anna – Nicky Hopkins, Jerry Lynn Williams
- Lawyer’s Lament – Nicky Hopkins, Jerry Lynn Williams
- Shout It Out – Nicky Hopkins, Jerry Lynn Williams
- Pig’s Boogie
Eagles: Long Road Out of Eden
On October 30, 2007, “Eagles Recording Company II” and “Lost Highway Records” label released “Long Road Out of Eden”, the seventh Eagles studio album. It was recorded 2001 – 2007, at “The Doghouse” in Los Angeles,”Samhain Sound” in Malibu, “O’Henry Studios” in Burbank, California, “Henson Recording Studios” in Hollywood, “Mooselodge” in Calabasas, California, “The Panhandle House” in Denton, Texas, “Luminous Sound” in Dallas, Texas, and was produced by Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit, Steuart Smith, Richard F.W. Davis, Scott Crago and Bill Szymczyk. In 2009, the album won “Grammy Award” for “Best Pop Instrumental Performance”. The album was certified 3 x Platinum in Australia by “ARIA”, Platinum in Austria by “Media Control”, 2 x Platinum in Denmark by “IFPI”, Platinum in Germany by “Media Control”, Platinum in Ireland by “IRMA”, 2 x Platinum in New Zealand by “RIANZ”, Platinum in Poland by “OLIS”, Platinum in Sweden by “GLF”, 7 x Platinum in US by “RIAA”.
Personnel:
- Glenn Frey– vocals, guitars, keyboards, bass guitar, orchestration
- Don Henley– vocals, drums, percussion, guitars, horns arrangements
- Joe Walsh– vocals, guitars, keyboards
- Timothy B. Schmit– vocals, bass guitar
- Steuart Smith– guitar, keyboards, mandolin
- Scott Crago– drums, percussion
- Richard F.W. Davis – keyboards, programming
- Michael Thompson – keyboards, accordion, trombone
- Will Hollis – keyboards
- Al Garth – alto saxophone, violin
- Bill Armstrong – trumpet
- Chris Mostert– tenor and alto saxophone
- Greg Smith – baritone saxophone
- Greg Leisz– pedal steel
- Lenny Castro, Luis Conti– percussion
- Richard F.W. Davis – orchestration
- Greg Smith – hornsarrangements
- Chris Bell, Mike Terry, Jim Nipar, Mike Harlow – engineer
- Andy Ackland – additional engineering
- Elliot Scheiner- mixing
- Blade – digital editing
- Bob Ludwig- mastering
- Jeri Heiden – art direction, design
- Nick Steinhardt / SMOG Design, Inc – logo
- Olaf Heine – photography
Track listing:
- No More Walks in the Wood – Don Henley, Steuart Smith, John Hollander
- How Long – J. D. Souther
- Busy Being Fabulous – Don Henley, Glenn Frey
- What Do I Do with My Heart – Don Henley, Glenn Frey
- Guilty of the Crime – Frankie Miller, Jerry Lynn Williams
- I Don’t Want to Hear Any More – Paul Carrack
- Waiting in the Weeds – Don Henley, Steuart Smith
- No More Cloudy Days – Glenn Frey
- Fast Company – Don Henley, Glenn Frey
- Do Something – Don Henley, Timothy B. Schmit, Steuart Smith
- You Are Not Alone – Glenn Frey
- Long Road Out of Eden – Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Timothy B. Schmit
- I Dreamed There Was No War – Glenn Frey
- Somebody – Jack Tempchin, John Brannen
- Frail Grasp on the Big Picture – Don Henley, Glenn Frey
- Last Good Time in Town – Joe Walsh, J. D. Souther
- I Love to Watch a Woman Dance – Larry John McNally
- Business as Usual – Don Henley, Steuart Smith
- Center of the Universe – Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Steuart Smith
- It’s Your World Now – Glenn Frey, Jack Tempchin
Ringo Starr: Time Takes Time
On May 22, 1992, “Private Music” label released “Time Takes Time”, the tenth Ringo Starr album. It was recorded March – September 1991, February 1992, and was produced by Don Was, Jeff Lynne, Peter Asher and Phil Ramone.
Personnel:
- Ringo Starr– lead vocals, drums, percussion
- Jeff Lynne– guitars, bass, keyboards, backing vocals
- Mark Goldenberg, Waddy Wachtel– guitars
- Andrew Gold, Roger Manning, Andy Sturmer– guitars, backing vocals
- Michael Landau, David Grissom, Michael Thompson, Jeff Baxter– guitars
- Mark Hart– guitars, keyboards, backing vocals
- Benmont Tench, Robbie Buchanan, Jeffrey Vanston, Jamie Muhoberac– keyboards
- James “Hutch” Hutchinson, Bob Glaub, Neil Stubenhaus– bass
- Peter Asher– tambourine, backing vocals
- Mark Hudson– percussion, backing vocals
- Jim Horn– saxophone
- Suzie Katayama – cello
- Harry Nilsson– vocals
- Raven Kane, Rosemary Butler, Valerie Carter, Terri Wood, Carmen Twillie, Wendy Fraser, Stephanie Spruill, Andrea Robinson, Bobbi Page, Doug Fieger, Berton Averre, Mark Hart, Craig Copeland, Naomi Star, Darlene Koldenhoven, Kathryn Cotter, Mark Warman, Brian Wilson, Doug Fieger, Brian O’Doherty – backing vocals
Track listing:
- Weight of the World – Brian O’Doherty, Fred Velez
- Don’t Know a Thing About Love – Richard Feldman, Stan Lynch
- Don’t Go Where the Road Don’t Go – Richard Starkey, Johnny Warman, Gary Grainger
- Golden Blunders – Jonathan Auer, Kenneth Stringfellow
- All in the Name of Love – Jerry Lynn Williams
- After All These Years – Richard Starkey, Johnny Warman
- I Don’t believe You – Andy Sturmer, Roger Manning
- Runaways – Richard Starkey, Johnny Warman
- It’s a Heartbeat – Diane Warren
- What Goes Around – Rick Suchow
The Hooters: Out of Body
On May 11, 1993, “MCA” label released “Out of Body”, the fifth Hooters (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1993, at “Ardent Studios” in Memphis, and was produced by Joe Hardy, Eric Bazilian and Rob Hyman.
Personnel:
- Rob Hyman – lead vocals, piano, organ, synthesizer, Mellotron, accordion, percussion, hooter
- Eric Bazilian – lead vocals, guitars, mandolin, bass guitar, sitar, hooter, saxophone, recorder, synthesizer, percussion
- John Lilley – vocals, guitar
- Fran Smith Jr. – vocals, bass guitar, tambourine
- David Uosikkinen – drums, percussion
- Mindy Jostyn – vocals, violin, guitar, harmonica, string arrangements
- Cyndi Lauper: vocals
- The Memphis Horns: Andrew Love – tenor saxophone, Wayne Jackson trumpet, trombone
- Max Huls: violin
- Linda Minke: cello
Track listing:
- Twenty-Five Hours a Day – Rob Hyman, Eric Bazilian, Jerry Lynn Williams
- Boys Will Be Boys – Rob Hyman, Eric Bazilian, Cyndi Lauper
- Shadow of Jesus – Eric Bazilian, Glenn Goss
- Great Big American Car – Rob Hyman, Eric Bazilian, Wendy Waldman
- Private Emotion – Rob Hyman, Eric Bazilian
- Driftin’ Away – Rob Hyman, Eric Bazilian
- Dancing on the Edge – Rob Hyman, Eric Bazilian, John Bettis
- All Around the Place – Rob Hyman, Eric Bazilian
- One Too Many Nights – Rob Hyman, Eric Bazilian
- Nobody But You – Rob Hyman, Eric Bazilian, Jerry Lynn Williams
Eric Clapton: Behind the Sun
On March 11, 1985, “Duck” label released “Behind the Sun”, the ninth Eric Clapton, studio album. It was recorded in 1984, and was produced by Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Ted Templeman and Lenny Waronker.
Personnel:
- Eric Clapton – vocals, guitars, Roland guitar synthesizer
- Lindsey Buckingham– guitar
- Steve Lukather– guitar
- Phil Collins– synthesizer, percussion, drums, Fender Rhodes, Simmons drums, backing vocals
- Michael Omartian – synthesizer
- Greg Phillinganes – synthesizer, backing vocals
- James Newton Howard– synthesizer
- Peter Robinson– synthesizer
- Chris Stainton– synthesizer, piano, organ, Fender Rhodes
- Donald “Duck” Dunn– bass
- Nathan East– bass, backing vocals
- Jamie Oldaker– drums, backing vocals
- Jeff Porcaro– drums
- John “J.R.” Robinson– drums
- Ted Templeman– percussion
- Lenny Castro, Ray Cooper– percussion
- Shaun Murphy– backing vocals
- Marcy Levy, Jerry Lynn Williams– backing vocals
- Lee Herschberg, Nick Launay– engineer
Track listing:
- She’s Waiting – Eric Clapton, Peter Robinson
- See What Love Can Do – Jerry Lynn Williams
- Same Old Blues – Eric Clapton
- Knock on Wood – Eddie Floyd, Steve Cropper
- Something’s Happening – Jerry Lynn Williams
- Forever Man – Jerry Lynn Williams
- It All Depends – Eric Clapton
- Tangled in Love – Marcy Levy, Richard Feldman
- Never Make You Cry – Eric Clapton, Phil Collins
- Just Like a Prisoner – Eric Clapton
- Behind the Sun – Eric Clapton
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