Mitch McCracken

Mitch McCracken Mitch McCracken has spent most of his adult life as a Disc Jockey on album rock stations. His first Much different from the radio of today.

McCracken’s first job in radio was at the third station to go rock on FM, WMC FM in Memphis. When DJs played what they wanted to play and said what they wanted to say. Radio was fun then, especially if you had a dream job, working for the Father of Rock and Roll, Sam Phillips, at his station in Florence, Ala, WQLT. Working for Estelle Axton, the “AX” of Stax Records, was another high point of his

career. McCracken accepted the position of National Promotion Director of her new label, Fretone Records. Mitch took their first record right up the charts, and “Disco Duck” by Rick Dees was named the Peoples Choice Award Winner of 1977. Mitch is known among his friends and family for his storytelling. His writing style makes you think he is sitting right there with you telling his story, like his 1974 interview with Jim Morrison, who died in Paris in 1971. Now Mitch is returning to those fun daze of radio, playing what he did at album rock stations all those years before. Internet radio gives the freedom back to the DJ. Hear Mitch for yourself on Radio Free Brian Jay (Listen.BrianJay.com). Friday and Saturday from 3-8 pm CST.

This is the description of my book on Amazon.True Love Never Dies is the unforgettable true story of Mitch McCracken's e...
07/26/2026

This is the description of my book on Amazon.

True Love Never Dies is the unforgettable true story of Mitch McCracken's extraordinary journey through the golden age of rock radio, the highs and lows of life, and the search for a love that would change everything.

From a troubled childhood to becoming a celebrated radio personality, Mitch shares remarkable encounters with legendary artists, unforgettable behind-the-scenes stories from the music industry, and deeply personal struggles with addiction, heartbreak, faith, and redemption. Along the way, he discovers that success, fame, and adventure cannot replace the one thing every heart longs for: true love.

Filled with humor, honesty, nostalgia, and hope, this memoir is more than a collection of radio stories. It is a testament to resilience, second chances, and the remarkable ways God can work through the people who enter our lives.

Whether you're a fan of classic rock, radio history, inspiring memoirs, or stories of personal transformation, True Love Never Dies is a journey you won't soon forget.

True Love Never Dies is available now on E-Book (Kindle) and paperback on Amazon.com. Hardcover will be available soon.

The book will be released tomorrow, but Amazon seems to be impressed. Amazon decides the prices, not me. I hope the revi...
07/25/2026

The book will be released tomorrow, but Amazon seems to be impressed. Amazon decides the prices, not me. I hope the reviews are good.

12/04/2025

It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Stephen Lee Cropper, who died peacefully in Nashville today at the age of 84.

Steve was a beloved musician, songwriter, and producer whose extraordinary talent touched
millions of lives around the world. As the legendary guitarist for Booker T. & the M.G.‘s and the architect of the Stax Records sound, he helped create some of the most enduring songs in music history, including “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay,” “Soul Man,” “Knock on Wood,” and “In the Midnight Hour.” A Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, Grammy Award winner, and
Songwriters Hall of Fame honoree, Steve’s influence on American music is immeasurable.

While we mourn the loss of a husband, father, and friend, we find comfort knowing that Steve
will live forever through his music. Every note he played, every song he wrote, and every artist
he inspired ensures that his spirit and artistry will continue to move people for generations.

Steve is survived by his loving wife, Angel Cropper; his children Andrea and Cameron Cropper, Stevie, and Ashley, along with countless musicians and fans whose lives he transformed through his extraordinary gift.
The family thanks everyone for their love, support, and respect for their privacy during this difficult time.

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