Michael Henderson
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Guitarists · 1951–2022

Michael Henderson

American musician (1951–2022)

Born
7 July 1951
Yazoo City
Died
19 July 2022
Dallas
Country
United States
Active
1970–2022
Record labels
Buddah Records
Discography
10 albums

Biography

Michael Henderson was a jazz musician who played guitar, bass guitar, electric bass guitar and voice. Michael Henderson was born on 7 July 1951 in Yazoo City and died on 19 July 2022 in Dallas. The music is usually filed under jazz, jazz fusion and pop music. Record labels: Buddah Records. The discography here lists 10 albums, from “Solid” (1976) to “Do It All” (2014).

Michael Earl Henderson (July 7, 1951 – July 19, 2022) was an American bass guitarist and vocalist. He was known for his work with Miles Davis in the early 1970s on early fusion albums such as Jack Johnson, Live-Evil, and Agharta, along with a series of his own R&B/soul hits and others featuring him on vocals, particularly the Norman Connors-produced hit "You Are My Starship" in 1976 and other songs in the mid to late-1970s.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Solid 1976
Goin' Places 1977
In the Night-Time 1978
Do It All 1979
Wide Receiver 1980
Slingshot 1981
Fickle 1983
Bedtime Stories 1986
Solid 1995
Do It All 2014

Also plays on

Albums where Michael Henderson is credited as a sideman

1972 On the Corner — Miles Davis bass
1974 Get Up With It — Miles Davis electric bass guitar
1974 Big Fun — Miles Davis electric bass guitar

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Michael Henderson play?

Michael Henderson is known for playing guitar, bass guitar, electric bass guitar and voice.

When and where was Michael Henderson born?

Michael Henderson was born 7 July 1951 in Yazoo City.

What are Michael Henderson's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Solid (1976), Goin' Places (1977), In the Night-Time (1978), Do It All (1979) and Wide Receiver (1980).

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