Michael Henderson, a well-known jazz bassist and R&B singer, died on July 19 at the age of 71 at his home in Atlanta, Georgia. The announcement was made on his official Facebook page. “Michael Henderson, singer, songwriter, bass innovator, music producer, father and son, passed away peacefully today at his home in Atlanta, Georgia, surrounded by family and loved ones…Bless his spirit and heart…”
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“He touched many people’s lives and loved them back through his many live performances, music records, social media, interviews and endless tours… Check back for updates on The Michael Henderson “Celebration of Life.”
Henderson was admitted to Emory University Hospital in Georgia last month for observation. Henderson’s cause of death has not been released, and no further information has been released about his funeral.
All about Michael Henderson
Michael Henderson, born July 7, 1951, became famous in the early 1970s for his work with Miles Davis. His contributions to fusion albums including Jack Johnson, Live-Evil and Agharta have been well received. He was also featured on successful songs by other great musicians. In the early 1960s, the Yazoo City, Mississippi native moved to Detroit and began working as a session musician. He was a fusion bass guitarist and one of the most important jazz and soul performers of the last four decades.
He has collaborated with artists such as Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and the Dramatics, among others. Henderson had previously toured with Stevie Wonder after meeting him at the Regal Theater in Chicago while preparing for a show. In 1970, Davis saw Henderson perform at Copacabana in New York. After seven years with Davis, he focused on his solo career, producing a number of successful songs and albums for Buddah Records until his retirement in 1986.
Take Me, I’m Yours was his first Top Ten R&B single for Buddah Records. In 1980, he achieved another success with Wide Number. In 1986 he signed to EMI and recorded Can’t We Fall in Love Again with Phyllis Hyman for her EP, as well as singing with Bobby Womack and Johnnie Taylor.
He was best known for his ballads, but he was also a funk guitarist whose riffs and melodies were heavily replicated. He was known for his ballad singing on a number of Norman Connors records, including You Are My Starship and Valentine Love.
Twitter users pay tribute
Henderson’s successful songs and albums made him a household name in the music business. When news of his death spread, Twitter was flooded with tributes:
Rip Michael Henderson … make me feel better. Those vocals I sang with my sisters…with such joy pic.twitter.com/IRzXbU48hK
— susannahmelvointwin (@susannahtwin) July 20, 2022
If you didn’t know Michael Henderson, I can assure you that you are missing out on a giant that walks this earth. He passed away a few hours ago. #REST IN PEACE https://t.co/X2koMZ4DFz
– Daryle Lamont Jenkins (@DLamontJenkins) July 20, 2022
Detailed information about his childhood, education and personal life have yet to be published.
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