Bill > SJR0581

This resolution, passed by both the Senate and House of Representatives of the Tennessee General Assembly, formally honors the memory of music legend Steve Cropper, recognizing his profound impact on American music and his pivotal role in shaping the "Memphis Soul" sound. The resolution highlights Cropper's career as a guitarist and songwriter, noting his work with Stax Records, where he played on and co-wrote iconic songs like Sam & Dave's "Soul Man," Booker T. and The M.G.'s "Green Onions," and Otis Redding's "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay." It also acknowledges his later career as a sought-after session musician and his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Booker T. & The M.G.'s, emphasizing that his legacy will endure through his timeless musical contributions.

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