Phil Upchurch, a prolific session musician who played guitar on records by artists such as Michael Jackson, Curtis Mayfield, Donny Hathaway and George Benson, died Nov. 23 in Los Angeles. He was 84.

Phil Upchurch, a renowned guitarist and composer who worked alongside music legends such as Quincy Jones, Donny Hathaway, Curtis Mayfield, and Michael Jackson, died on Nov. 23 in Los Angeles. He was ...

He also worked with artists like Quincy Jones, Etta James, Ramsey Lewis, and Luther Vandross. Guitarist Phil Upchurch, the session musician who worked with such artists as George Benson, Michael ...

This story originally published online at 9th Street Journal. A week ago, the customers of Upchurch Drugs were shocked to find a message in their inbox: “BITTERSWEET,” the email said. “The time has ...

American rapper and singer Ryan Upchurch recently made headlines by canceling his 2025 tour called 'The Civil Tour' and made several claims naming artists in a series of posts. On June 10, 2025, ...

A prolific guitarist whose distinctively funky, blues-steeped jazz style has graced well over a thousand recordings across the popular music spectrum, the legendary Phil Upchurch has also recorded 27 ...

Rock band Upchurch & The Dixielanders, which blends metal, rock and rap-rock, will perform at The Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park Aug. 2. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday on The Ledge's website.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Phil Upchurch, a prolific session musician who played guitar on records by artists such as Michael Jackson, Curtis ...

Phil Upchurch, an iconic guitarist and session musician who collaborated with Donny Hathaway, Michael Jackson and countless other music legends, has died. He was 84. Upchurch passed away on Nov. 23 in ...