Phil Upchurch

American soul / rhythm 'n' blues guitarist, born 19 July 1941 in Chicago, USA, died November 23, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. Husband of [a7830478].

A prominent member of the Chicago Music scene since the early 50s; a well respected teacher and instructor in addition to his performing reputation. His main body of work can be heard on projects by [a=George Benson], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Bobby+Bland?anv=Bobby+Blue+Bland]Bobby Blue Bland[/url], [a=Natalie Cole], [a=Aretha Franklin], [a=Kenny G (2)], [a=Buddy Guy], [a=John Lee Hooker], [a=Howlin' Wolf], [a=Quincy Jones], [a=Chaka Khan], [a=Earl Klugh], [a=Curtis Mayfield], [a=Muddy Waters], and countless sound tracks and other projects.