The Mar-Keys members

American musician and actor (1942-2008)

Stephen Lee Cropper, sometimes known as "The Colonel", was an American guitarist, songwriter and record producer. 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, Johnnie Taylor and Neil Young. He also acted as the producer of many of these artists' records. He was later a member of the Blues Brothers band. Rolling Stone magazine ranked him 36th on its list of the 100 greatest guitarists. He won two Grammy Awards out of his seven nominations.

American bass guitarist, record producer and songwriter (1941–2012)

American musician

American drummer, producer, and songwriter (1935-1975)

American trumpeter, arranger and songwriter (1941-2016)

American musician (1941–2012)

American musician

American musician (1941–2024)