Mickey Baker

Mickey Baker
Mickey Baker in concert, 1982
Mickey Baker in concert, 1982
Background information
Birth nameMacHouston Baker
Born(1925-10-15)October 15, 1925
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedNovember 27, 2012(2012-11-27) (aged 87)
near Toulouse, France
GenresR&B, jazz, rock
OccupationMusician
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1950s–1980s
LabelsSavoy, Cat, Rainbow, MGM, Atlantic, King

MacHouston "Mickey" Baker (October 15, 1925[1] – November 27, 2012) was an American musician, best known for his work as a studio musician and as part of the recording duo Mickey & Sylvia.[2]

  1. ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1995). The Guinness Who's Who of Blues (Second ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 20. ISBN 0-85112-673-1.
  2. ^ Unterberger, Richie (1925-10-15). "Mickey Baker - Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-11-27.