About Duke Henderson
Lived 1925 – 1972 (aged 46–47). Duke Henderson was an American singer and jazz musician.
Sylvester C. Henderson (April 5, 1925 – April 9, 1973), known as Duke Henderson, Modern, and Imperial. In the late 1950s Henderson broadcast on KPOP in Los Angeles.
In February 1959, Billboard reported that Proverb Records was being jointly formed by Brother Henderson. By 1964 its subsidiary label, Gospel Corner, was initiated.
Henderson died in Los Angeles in 1973,
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Duke Henderson?
American blues shouter and jazz singer
When was Duke Henderson born?
Duke Henderson was born on 5 April 1925 in Liberty, Missouri.
When did Duke Henderson die?
Duke Henderson died in 1972 in Los Angeles.
What was Duke Henderson's occupation?
Duke Henderson was a singer and jazz musician.
What nationality was Duke Henderson?
Duke Henderson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Duke Henderson. https://biography.guide/duke-henderson/
MLA: "Duke Henderson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/duke-henderson/.
Chicago: "Duke Henderson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/duke-henderson/.
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