OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY

Michael Earl Henderson

Born

July 7, 1951 · Yazoo City, Mississippi

Detroit

Early session musician and emerging bassist

Miles Davis

Electric-era bassist in the early 1970s

Legacy

R&B, soul, funk, and jazz fusion influence

"Managing a legacy like my father's isn't just about preserving a catalog. It's about protecting the blueprint of modern music..."

Henderson’s legacy continues through his bass tone, songwriting, vocal performances, and the way later generations hear his work through sampling, reissues, playlists, and licensing. This official site preserves that story for fans, researchers, producers, labels, and music supervisors seeking the verified source.

The Detroit Proving Ground & The Motown Ghostwriter

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"I'm Taking Your F***ing Bassist"

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The R&B Frontman & Hitmaker

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A Sovereign Legacy

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