Legendary Guitarist Phil Upchurch Passes Away
Update: 2025-12-04
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Legendary guitarist Phil Upchurch, known for his work with Quincy Jones, Donny Hathaway, and Michael Jackson, passed away on November twenty-third in Los Angeles at eighty-four. Upchurch, a titan in the music world, recorded nearly thirty albums and appeared on over one thousand recordings. He played on Chaka Khans Im Every Woman and Michael Jacksons Workin Day and Night. Upchurchs influence extended to Donny Hathaways albums and Curtis Mayfields soundtracks. His musical journey began at thirteen, and he became a sought-after session musician in Chicago. Beyond music, he was an author and is survived by his wife, Sonya.
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