Michael Hedges

Michael Hedges
Background information
Birth nameMichael Alden Hedges
Born(1953-12-31)December 31, 1953
Sacramento, California, U.S.
DiedDecember 2, 1997(1997-12-02) (aged 43)
Mendocino County, California, U.S.
GenresNew acoustic, world, new-age
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, flute
Years active1974–1997
LabelsWindham Hill
Websitemichaelhedges.com

Michael Alden Hedges (December 31, 1953 – December 2, 1997) was an American acoustic guitarist and songwriter. He was known as a virtuoso who used unorthodox playing techniques, and much of his output was classified as new age music. Hedges died in an auto accident, and won a posthumous Grammy Award for his album Oracle.