.. just heard about Phil Upchurch's passing and it's like a part of music history died 
I mean, six decades of making magic happen with those strings? mind-blowing! I'm not even a huge guitar enthusiast, but the impact he had on so many iconic songs is still massive. It's crazy to think about the diversity of his collaborations - from Quincy Jones to Michael Jackson, Curtis Mayfield... what a legacy! Upchurch's story is also super inspiring, from getting that ukulele at 13 to becoming an army radio reporter and performer 
I mean, six decades of making magic happen with those strings? mind-blowing! I'm not even a huge guitar enthusiast, but the impact he had on so many iconic songs is still massive. It's crazy to think about the diversity of his collaborations - from Quincy Jones to Michael Jackson, Curtis Mayfield... what a legacy! Upchurch's story is also super inspiring, from getting that ukulele at 13 to becoming an army radio reporter and performer 
... I mean, he left us way too soon. Reminds me of that classic James Brown jam "I'll Go Crazy" back in the day - all those iconic beats and riffs still hold up today! Anyway, can't believe he worked with MJ, Quincy Jones, and Chaka Khan - what a dream team 
... And I'm reading through his discography, it's like a who's who of 70s and 80s music legends. His legacy will live on, for sure 
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Phil Upchurch's legacy lives on and I'm so grateful for the iconic jams he helped create 
. His collabs with Quincy Jones, Donny Hathaway, and Michael Jackson are truly legendary 
and it's crazy to think about all those albums and recordings he was a part of 
. I love how his journey started so young, from that ukulele his dad gave him at 13 
and then went on to tour with The Spaniels and serve in the Army before making it big 
. What's even more amazing is he was still working on an autobiography at the time of his passing 
