Marlo Henderson facts for kids

Marlo Henderson was a talented American musician. He was known for playing the guitar and saxophone. Marlo mainly played blues and R&B music. He was a "session musician," which means he played on many recordings for other famous artists.

Marlo Henderson's Musical Journey

Marlo Henderson was a very busy musician. He played on many popular albums. For example, he played on Off the Wall by Michael Jackson. He also worked on Them Changes by Buddy Miles.

Other albums he played on include Face to Face by Evelyn "Champagne" King. He also contributed to I Am. Marlo even played on the song "Girlfriend" by Paul McCartney.

Writing His Own Music

Besides playing for others, Marlo also wrote songs. He co-wrote "Young, Willing and Able" with Minnie Riperton. This song is on the Petals: The Minnie Riperton Collection album.

He also co-wrote "Strange Affair" with Minnie Riperton. That song appears on her Love Lives Forever album. Marlo also wrote "In The Morning" for Táta Vega's Try My Love album. Another song he co-wrote was "Power in Your Love." He wrote this with Booker T. Jones and Michael Stokes.

Working as a Producer

Marlo Henderson was also a music producer. A producer helps artists create their music. They guide the recording process. His work appeared on over 50 albums.

Early Life and Career

Marlo Henderson was born in Alamogordo, New Mexico, in 1948. His birth name was Leroy Mario Henderson. However, there was a mistake on his birth certificate. The name "Mario" was accidentally written as "Marlo." He also changed the spelling of "Leroy" to "Leroi."

Playing in Bands

In the 1970s, Marlo was part of Stevie Wonder's backup band, called Wonderlove. He also played with the funk group Maxayn during the same time. In the early 1970s, he played on the We Got To Live Together Album by Buddy Miles. He even sang backing vocals on the song "Walking Down The Highway."

Later Years

In the late 1990s, Marlo helped produce the album Murmurs of the Heart. This album featured Roscoe Lee Browne.

Marlo Henderson's Legacy

Marlo Henderson passed away on October 25, 2015. He was 67 years old. He had been sick with cancer before he died.

His musical talent lives on through his family. His youngest son, Palo Roy Henderson, is a multi-instrumentalist. His grandson, Corwin Dewayne Henderson, is a producer and audio engineer known as Swiffy Beats. Marlo's granddaughter, Patience Henderson, is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist.