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Mike Huckaby
Born
Michael Huckaby

1966 (1966)
Died (aged 54)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Nationality American
Occupation Disc jockey
Years active 1995–2020

Michael Huckaby (c. 1966 – April 24, 2020) was an American DJ who produced electronic music.

Biography

He began his DJ career in 1995, playing a combination of Detroit techno, groove, and jazz music.

Starting in the late 1980s, Huckaby was a widely recognized DJ in the Detroit area, holding residencies at the Motor Lounge, St. Andrew's Hall, Panacea and the Majestic Cafe.

In addition to his DJ career, Huckaby was a volunteer mentor at the non-profit Youthville program, where he taught courses in music production to young people with an interest in electronic music.

Huckaby suffered a mild stroke in early March 2020, and was hospitalized. He died from hospital-acquired COVID-19 on April 24, 2020, at age 54.

Discography

  • Deep Transportation Vol. 1 (1995)
  • Deep Transportation Vol. 2 (1997)
  • The Jazz Republic (1997)
  • Harmonie Park Classics Vol. 1 (2002)
  • Classics Series Vol. 2 (2004)
  • My Life With The Wave (2007)
  • Sessions (2007)

See also

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