Phil Upchurch Archives
Phil Upchurch, Legendary Guitarist and Bassist for Michael Jackson and Aretha Franklin, Dies at 84
Phil Upchurch, the guitarist and bassist heard with Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, and George Benson, has died at 84. We reflect on his remarkable legacy.
Bass Transcription: Phil Upchurch’s Bass Line on “Misty” by Donny Hathaway
Phil Upchurch has played on over two hundred albums, and is highly regarded for his guitar work. He is less well-known as a bass player, but he’s contributed some excellent work as well. Check out Tim Fletcher’s transcription and analysis of Upchurch’s line on Donny Hathaway’s “Misty”