Interview With a Icon The Great Michael Henderson




LOTL-Radio The Comfort Zone show

Summary: Indepth Interview with the The Great Michael Henderson to discuss his career and his stint with Miles Davis in both phases of his electric period, starting in 1970 at the age of 18 and being the vocalist on Norman Connors' 1976 ballad "You Are My Starship With deep, funky grooves and a pop sensibility, 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 and many other famous artists. He is considered to be one of the three greatest Motown bass guitarists, along with Bob Babbitt and his primary influence, James Jamerson