Watching The Tide

Description

Pour anyone who knows the roots and branches of American music, the passing of Steve Cropper in December 2025 was a true earthquake. Guitarist, songwriter, producer, and sound engineer - not only for the legendary Stax label, but also for countless sessions and solo albums - this soul musician from Tennessee left his mark on the post-war era. At that time, it was unknown that this iconic figure still had a card up his sleeve: "Watching The Tide," an album bringing together stars like Eric Clapton, Brian May, Ronnie Wood, and Billy Gibbons for twelve unreleased tracks that Cropper considered among the best of his career. "I know this album brought immense joy to Steve during his last year," confides Jon Tiven, project manager. "And I am delighted that he was able to experience one last creative surge..."