Booker T and the MGs Archives

by Mark Daponte March 3, 2022 Comments4

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Steve Cropper: The Cream of the Crop

Steve Cropper took a long road from a Missouri farm to playing with some of the biggest rock stars. His guitar licks are unmistakeable.

by Will Wills October 23, 2020 Comments3

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“McLemore Avenue”: Booker T’s Take On “Abbey Road”

“Abbey Road” stunned fans, including Booker T. Instead of just listening, he did the next best thing with his tribute, “McLemore Avenue.”

by Katie Kapurch September 27, 2019 Comments2

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“She’s So Heavy” at 50: From Billy Preston to Blac Rabbit

“She’s So Heavy” is given lots of kudos for helping craft prog-rock. But Billy Preston — and multiple black artists — found (and further built) the gospel groove beneath.