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MICHAEL
R&B / Funk / Jazz



DETROIT, Michigan
United States

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Member Since11/6/2006
Band Websitewww.michaelhenderson.org
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In his autobiography 'DIVIDED SOUL,' Marvin Gaye writes, 'I have to win my audience back from 
Teddy Pendegrass, Peabo Bryson, and Michael Henderson!!!
 
* * * *Internationally Acclaimed and Grammy Nominated Fusion/Funk/Jazz, R&B Singer/Songwriter, Bass Player Extraordinaire, and Producer Michael Henderson is one of today's most enduring personalities in the entertainment business! His unique vocal power, ability and charismatic persona make him one of the most respected, admired, loved and sought after performers in modern popular music! Henderson takes ANY stage sharing his music with old and new fans alike!

Henderson's award-winning multi-platinum history includes four decades of hit music as Miles Davis' bassist and achieving a string of hits as an R&B vocalist, including chart-toppers 'You Are My Starship,' 'Wide Receiver,' 'In the Night-Time,' 'Valentine Love,' 'Be My Girl.' HENDERSON'S PLATINUM-SELLING MONSTER DUETS are: 'At The Concert with Roberta Flack,' 'Valentine Love with Jean Carne,' 'Take Me - I'm Yours with Rena Scott,' 'Can't We Fall In Love Again with Phyllis Hyman,' 'We Both Need Each Other also Phyllis Hyman.'
 

Michael Henderson (July 7, 1951-Present ) has enjoyed successful careers as a player and performer. He moved from Yazoo City, Mississippi to Detroit in the early '60s, and was a session player. As a 13-year-old child prodigy, Henderson played bass with the Fantastic Four, Detroit Emeralds, Billy Preston, and other Motown acts in 1964 and 1965. He later toured with Stevie Wonder, and Aretha Franklin before joining Miles Davis in the early 1970‘s and providing a deep funky groove to early fusion albums such as A Tribute to Jack Johnson, Pangaea (album), and Live-Evil. He was the only musician to play with Miles in both phases of his electric period, starting in 1970 at the age of 19 and continuing until Miles' semi-retirement in 1976.
Henderson played and toured with Davis for seven years, when he met drummer/producer Norman Connors. Henderson pitched him some songs. Connors recorded "Valentine Love" on his Saturday night Special LP featuring Henderson with Jean Carne. This was his vocal debut and it reached number ten on the R&B chart. Henderson wrote two other hits for the LP, "We Both Need Each Other" one of the duets w/ Phyllis Hyman and "You Are My Starship," which peaked at number four. Those successes landed Henderson his own Buddah deal in 1976, and in 1978 he got his first Top 10 R&B hit with "Take Me I'm Yours" for Buddah. Henderson recorded for Buddah from 1976 to 1983, earning his biggest hit in 1980 with "Wide Receiver," a number four hit. He moved to EMI in 1986. Henderson also recorded "Can't We Fall in Love Again" with Phyllis Hyman on her own LP, and sang with Bobby Womack and Johnnie Taylor, as well as producing the Dramatics. He also helped discover Cherrelle. 
 

With mesmerizing, grooves and a pop sensibility, he was one of the first notable bassists of the Fusion era as well as being one of the most influential jazz and soul musicians of the past 40 years. 
 

Michael Henderson is considered to be one of the (3) three greatest Motown Bassists, along with Bob Babbitt and his primary influence, James Jameson.

Although known primarily for ballads, he remains today, an influential Funk Player whose riffs and songs have been widely covered, with solo recordings selling well into the millions.
 

In recent years, Henderson has experienced a resurgence in popularity as many of his bass riffs have been imitated by players seeking the fat, deep grooves of the Motown sound. 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, Tupac, Tamia, Mobb Deep, NAS, Jay-Z, and his songs have been covered by Rick James, Wayman Tisdale, Maysa, Beyonce, and Sugar Ray, and more! 
 Don‘t miss this rare opportunity! 

 
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Nov 27 2009 6:01 AM


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Happy Thanksgiving...:)





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Nov 27 2009 6:01 AM


 

~Steph~

Stephanie Brindisi



Nov 27 2009 6:01 AM

May GOd Bless you and yours through this holiday season!   
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The Cunningham Sisters NEW SONG IS UP!!



Nov 27 2009 6:00 AM

Thanks Michael:)...enjoy K.I.S.S.I.N.G. and SUPERMAN.
SHOES just up. 
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Nov 26 2009 3:11 PM


Thanks for the request!
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Nov 26 2009 3:11 PM

Thank you for de link up !

Long time Respect.

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Nov 26 2009 4:37 AM

Thank you for the friendship and comment. you are welcome.

 

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techiyan

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Nov 26 2009 4:36 AM

いい~ね 最高 good
 

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Nov 25 2009 11:15 PM

Thank you for the friendship and comment. you are welcome.
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Nov 25 2009 11:14 PM

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Richt



Nov 25 2009 1:16 PM

Thank you for comment.
have a nice day!
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Nov 25 2009 12:11 PM

Hi, this is MARI. Thanks for your request!!
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Nov 25 2009 12:11 PM






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Have a fantastic Thanksgiving M!

Blessings

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ナカジマ正将



Nov 25 2009 12:11 PM

Thank You!!!
KAZUMASA

KAzumasa FUjio



Nov 25 2009 1:25 AM

Many thanks for the add.
I'm very happy to listen to your songs.
Thank you very much.
Best regards,

 

namihey

namihey



Nov 25 2009 1:25 AM


 

Hi!
Nice to meet you.
Thank you for the add.
Take care.(^-^)
Toshikazu Maruno

Toshikazu Maruno



Nov 25 2009 1:24 AM

Hello Michael.

Thank you for a message and is glad.
I listen to your song, and a heart is healed very much now.
I like your sweet singing voice.
Please spend a wonderful day.
Toshikazu Maruno

Keiko Kyuten

Keiko Kyuten



Nov 25 2009 1:24 AM

Thank you for finding me.
Have a great days!
Keiko
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Nov 24 2009 7:58 PM

Hi Michael,

Just wanted to stop by to show love.
Enjoy the rest of the week, and...

Happy Thanksgiving Pictures, Images and Photos

Hugs,
U~.
Yen nhi

Yen nhi Luong



Nov 24 2009 7:58 PM

Hi:MICHEAL: just stop by to say hello and wish you have a good Thanksgiving Holiday ..all the best to you with your music career ..oxoxo
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SIGNOR WOLF FUNK EXP



Nov 24 2009 6:31 PM

CIAO!
"THE ITALIAN FAMILY" is With U!
RESPECT!
From :
THE ORIGINAL ITALIAN FELLAS FUNK BAND
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Start with good bye



Nov 24 2009 4:54 PM

Thanks for the add.

You have nice and strong voice.

Greetings from Japan.





HIROSHI

HIROSHI



Nov 24 2009 4:54 PM

thanks MICHAEL for the add!


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Nov 24 2009 4:53 PM

Just stopping by to wish you and your love ones a safe and blessed Thanksgiving :-) Also keep up your great music LOL stay blessed...Donnette.
Tazz

Tazz Siacca



Nov 23 2009 4:17 PM

Have a great week my friend, always loved your pioneer fusion bass playing.
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