Michael Henderson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Michael Henderson
Occupation	Bassist
Date Of Birth	Jul 7, 1951(1951-07-07)
Age	73
Birthplace	Yazoo City
Country	United States
Birth City	Mississippi
Horoscope	Cancer

Michael Henderson Biography

Michael Henderson is one of the most popular and richest Celebrity who was born on July 7, 1951 in Yazoo City, Mississippi, United States. Played bass with Miles Davis during his fusion era of the early 1970s and played on albums like A Tribute to Jack Johnson and Live-Evil.

Henderson’s work was covered by Eminem in the film 8 Mile.

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.” 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. His solo recordings have sold well over one million albums. A track titled “Wide Receiver” on an album of the same name is highly favored by breakdancers. 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.

He married a woman named Adelia.

Michael Henderson Net Worth

Michael Henderson is one of the richest Bassist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Michael Henderson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He began touring with Stevie Wonder after meeting him while warming up for a gig in Chicago.

His bass riffs have been sampled on tracks by artists like Snoop Dogg, who coveted his deep, fluid grooves.

Michael Henderson (born July 7, 1951) is an American bass guitarist and vocalist best known for his bass playing with Miles Davis in the early 1970s, on early fusion albums such as Jack Johnson, Live-Evil, and Agharta, as well as series of R&B/soul hits, 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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Who is Michael Henderson Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Michael Ranked on the list of most popular Celebrity. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Michael Henderson celebrates birthday on July 7 of every year.

Where is Michael Henderson now?

On the Buddah label, Henderson recorded a number of popular soul hits including “Take Me I’m Yours,” “Wide Receiver” and a duet with the late Phyllis Hyman, “Can’t We Fall In Love Again?” Henderson, who continues to produce music for current and aspiring artists, resides in LasVegas.

What group was Michael Henderson with?

Detroit jazz/soul bassist who produced funk and quiet storm as a solo artist, landing several charting hits during the ’70s and ’80s.

Who is Michael Henderson?

Michael Henderson
Instruments| Vocals, bass
Years active| 1970–present
Labels| Buddah Records, Arista, EMI-Capitol
Associated acts| Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Ray Parker Jr., Jean Carn, Norman Connors

How old is Michael Henderson?

70 years (July 7, 1951)

Where is Michael Henderson from?

Yazoo City, MS