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== Influence ==
His bass riffs, from such hits as "Valentine Love" and "You Are My Starship", have been [[Sampling (music)|sampled]] by the likes of [[Snoop Dogg]] and [[L.L. Cool J]], and his songs have been sampled and/or [[cover version|covered]] by [[Jay-Z]] (''[[American Gangster (album)|American Gangster]]'' album), [[Eminem]] (for ''[[8 Mile (film)|8 Mile]]''), and projects by [[Notorious BIG]], [[Rick James]], and [[Sugar Ray]], among others.{{Citation needed|date=February 2008}}
His bass riffs, from such hits as "Valentine Love" and "You Are My Starship", have been [[Sampling (music)|sampled]] by the likes of [[Snoop Dogg]] and [[L.L. Cool J]], and his songs have been sampled or [[cover version|covered]] by [[Jay-Z]] (''[[American Gangster (album)|American Gangster]]'' album), and projects by [[Notorious BIG]]<ref> [https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2015/05/take_5_in_cleveland_to_host_ja.html Michael Henderson] Retrieved 9 July 2021</ref>.


He lives in the US and plays shows intermittently, performing his solo material as well as that of other Motown and soul musicians. He has also played reunion concerts with other former members of the Davis electric bands.
He lives in the US and plays shows intermittently, performing his solo material as well as that of other Motown and soul musicians. He has also played reunion concerts with other former members of the Davis electric bands.

Revision as of 04:24, 9 July 2021

For other people named Michael Henderson, see Michael Henderson (disambiguation).

Michael Henderson
Henderson singing at Sunset Junction Festival in Los Angeles, California
Henderson singing at Sunset Junction Festival in Los Angeles, California
Background information
Born (1951-07-07) 7 July 1951 (age 73)
Yazoo City, Mississippi, United States
GenresR&B, jazz, funk, soul, jazz funk
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, record producer, arranger
Instrument(s)Vocals, bass, guitar, saxophone
Years active1970–present
LabelsBuddah Records, Arista, EMI-Capitol

Michael Henderson (born 7 July 1951)[1] is an American bass guitarist and vocalist best known for his bass playing with Miles Davis in the early 1970s and on early Jazz rock 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.

Biography

He was one of the first notable bass guitarists of the fusion era as well as being one of the most influential jazz and soul musicians of the past 40 years. In addition to Davis, he has played and recorded with Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, the Dramatics, Doctor John, among many others. Henderson worked for Motown in Detroit, along with bassist Bob Babbitt and his primary influence, James Jamerson.

Before working with Davis, Henderson had been touring with Stevie Wonder, whom he met at the Regal Theater in Chicago while warming up for a gig. Davis saw the young Henderson performing at the Copacabana in New York City in early 1970 and reportedly said to Wonder simply "I’m taking your fucking bassist."[2] After almost seven years with Davis, Henderson focused on songwriting and singing in a solo career that produced many hit songs and albums for Buddah Records until his retirement in 1986. Although known primarily for ballads, he was an influential funk player whose riffs and songs have been widely covered. A track titled "Wide Receiver" on an album of the same name is highly favored by breakdance[3]. The album, along with others, was reissued in 2015. He is also known for his ballad vocalizing on several Norman Connors hit recordings, including "You Are My Starship" and "Valentine Love", performed with Jean Carn.

Henderson performing in 1971, with Miles Davis.

Influence

His bass riffs, from such hits as "Valentine Love" and "You Are My Starship", have been sampled by the likes of Snoop Dogg and L.L. Cool J, and his songs have been sampled or covered by Jay-Z (American Gangster album), and projects by Notorious BIG[4].

He lives in the US and plays shows intermittently, performing his solo material as well as that of other Motown and soul musicians. He has also played reunion concerts with other former members of the Davis electric bands.

Discography

As leader

With Miles Davis

With Stevie Wonder

With The Dramatics

References

  1. ^ McCall, Michael (1997). Erlewine, Michael; Bogdanov, Vladimir; Woodstra, Chris; et al. (eds.). "Michael Henderson". All Music Guide to Country: The Experts' Guide to the Best Recordings in Country Music. AMG All Music Guides. Hal Leonard Corporation: 88, 208. ISBN 9780879304751. 0879304758.
  2. ^ Jung, Fred. "A Fireside Chat With Michael Henderson." Allthatjazz.com, December 51, 2003. Retrieved 28 April 2014.
  3. ^ Wide Receiver Retrieved 8 July 2021
  4. ^ Michael Henderson Retrieved 9 July 2021

See also

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