-How it all began...listening to 45's and dreaming of Rock ‘N Roll ... Muncie, Indiana 1957-

-Burris School "Fun Night" with “The New Rogues” after game 1965-

(Gary Williams & J Michael)

-The 'Ultimate' garage band 1965-

(J Michael, Chick Cusick, Gary Williams, Tricia Clark & Roy Dunning)

-The Other Five 1966-

(front row-Mike Ryan, Dr. Dan Koonzt; back row-Jabe Christman, J Michael & Lynn Asper)

-The British Walkers 1967-

(Mike Reisener, Bruce Evans, Tal Middleton, J Michael & Phil Phillips )

-December's Children 1968-

(Greg Hood, Jim Parrot, Lance Palson, J Michael & Steve Justin)

-With Rudy Vallee at my Dad's SAE Fraternity Alumni function at our home-

Muncie, IN 1968-

-Brothers Supreme 1969-

(Doug Myers, Charles Christy, Doug Collins, Gary Checkeye & J Michael)

-J. Michael's 1st Solo promo shot @ Western Kentucky University 1970-

-The founding members of The Delt Band - 111 West Lake St., Ft. Collins, Colorado 1971-

(Kris Ernst w/Coby, Dr. John Terhune w/Ginger Baker & J Michael w/Jude)

-Solo and on a Faith Band 'break' working on the "Tele" 1972

-LoneStar in front of the cabin, Muncie, IN 1972-

(Michael Fleming, Tony Robinson, Gary Checkeye, J Michael & Jude)

-LoneStar (II) at cabin 1973-

(Phil Smith, Kris Ernst, J Michael, Jude & George Ashmore)

-J. Michael Solo at 1st Indianapolis Raft Race 1973-

-Bald and on the road with Clear Creek 1973-

(Marriane, J Michael, Jude, Gary Long, (mystery woman?), Joanie Bishop Hall & Elvis Bennett, Ginger)

-Clear Creek 1973

(Gary Long, Joanie Bishop Hall, Dr. John Terhune & J Michael)

J Michael

-2nd Indianapolis Raft Race 1974-

-LoneStar (III) at the cabin 1974-

(Phil Griffin, J Michael, Jude, Phil Smith & Rick Booher-R.I.P.)

-LoneStar (III) In Concert at Ball State University 1975-

(J Michael, Rick Booher-R.I.P., Phil Griffin & Phil Smith)

-LoneStar (III) In Concert at Ball State University at John Barber's Strawbrry Jam 1975-

(J Michael, Rick Booher-R.I.P., Phil Griffin & Phil Smith)

-J Michael Solo at 3rd Indianapolis Raft Race promo photo 1976-

J Michael Solo at 3rd Indianapolis Raft Race pan out from stage 1976-

J Michael Solo at 3rd Indianapolis Raft Race from above stage, out... 1976-

-Another Solo at Indianapolis Raft Race 1976-

-Solo at Broadripple Park Indianapolis 1976-

J Michael Solo-Karma Records/In store record promotion for

To Make The Night Complete Lp 1976-

-J Michael Solo at Market Square Arena, Indianapolis 1976-

-J Michael Solo WNAP FM radio interview, promoting first album release - Indianapolis 1976-

-The Murphy-Henderson Group 1977-

(Rick Booher-R.I.P., J Michael & Michael Murphy)

-Home in Indiana w/Star 1977-

-The Michael Bros. 1979-

(J Michael & Michael Murphy)

-Sass 1979-

(Teddy Patterson, J Michael, Terry Stevens & Rick Ireland)

-J Michael Solo at Ball State University Arts Terrace 1980-

-Solo outside of 700 West Recording for P.M. Magazine's 'nite people Lp' television segment

October 1980-

(J Michael & PM Magazine T.V. Host Tom Cochrun)

-hmm... 1980-

-Ball State University Daily News photo shoot 1981-

-Ball State University Daily News photo shoot 1981-

-W/Jude at home at the cabin! 1981-

-J Michael Solo opening for Three Dog Night-Evansville, IN 1981-

-J Michael Solo opening for Joe Walsh-Columbus, OH 1981-

-J Michael Solo at The Clock Tower in Vail, CO 1982-

-J Michael Solo-Sagebrush Cantina, Calabasas, CA 1983-

-J Michael Solo promo-Woodland Hills, CA 1984-

-The Recovery Brothers 1987-

(Bob Bruning, Dr. Arnold Rosenthal & J Michael)

-Groove Monkeys 1988-

(J Michael & Bob Bruning)

-J Michael Solo promo Malibu, California 1988-

-and... still NEVER down to Earth 1988-

-The Stradnellis 1989- Terry Furlong (The Grassroots) & J Michaelhttp://www.terryfurlong.com/http://www.terryfurlong.com/shapeimage_2_link_0

-With The Sidekicks at Sir Rogers Torrance, CA 1993-

(J Michael & Doug Lavery on drums)

-Reunion jam with old band buddies and our booking agent/friend through the years at Manor's Lounge- hometown pub-Muncie, IN 1995-

Dr. John Terhune (Clear Creek), Richard Douglass (December's Children), J Michael, Mike Ryan (The Other Five) & Bill Craig , Jr. (BCJ Productions)

-J Michael enjoying the afternoon with Domino and friend on Avalon, Catalina Island 1996-

-J Michael Solo Promo card with Domino 1998-

-J Michael with Domino at Serrania Park, Woodland Hills CA 2000-

-Solo on stage at the Hollywood Bowl 2003-

-Another shot at the Bowl w/Domino talking to YOU! 2003-

-Jude 1973-

-Domino 2003-

-Rubi 2011-

-Star 1977-

-With dear friends-

2004

J Michael with The Manhattan Transfer's Alan Paul & wife Angela Paul

along with Whiskey Boy & Domino

Domino 2004

1972 -LoneStar I- 2004

Then & Now

(Left) Michael Fleming, J Michael, Gary Checkeye & Jude, Tony Robinson-Promo-Muncie, Indiana, 1972

(Right) Michael Fleming, J Michael & Tony Robinson-3/4 Reunion -Burbank, California, June 2004

- 1974 -LoneStar III - / -Murphy Henderson Group 1977 -

Then & Later

(Left) J Michael, Jude & Rick Booher-RIP-1/2 of LoneStar III Promo-Muncie, Indiana, November 1974

(Right) Rick Booher-RIP, J Michael, Michael Murphy-Promo-Muncie, Indiana, August 1977

1965 -2/5 of "The Ultimate" garage band- 2006

Then & Now

(Left) J Michael & Chick Cusick at band rehearsal in my parents' garage-Muncie, Indiana, August 1965

(Right) J Michael & Chick Cusick at the LA NAMM Show,  Anaheim, California, January 2006

Lazin' on a sunny afternoon with Domino in the front yard - Southern California April 2008

With band at Jaynee Thorne's Stardust House Concert-North Hills, California August 29, 2008

(Photo courtesy of Barry Wiggins Images)

Domino

January 15, 1992 - May 22, 2009

“Beautiful blue eyes”

Rubi (baby)

Born -  June 05, 2009

-Friendly Hoosier reunion of long time buddies over 40 years and 3,000 miles-Encino, CA Winter 2009

(Joe Halderman-RIP, Terry Barnes-President & CEO -Ticketmaster-World wide, J Michael)

-Evolutionary Career Photos-

First solo LP - To Make The Night Complete -  1976 - Side A

First solo LP - To Make The Night Complete -  1976 - Side B

Second solo LP - nite people -  1980 - Side I

Second solo LP - nite people -  1980 - Side II

-First full band/formed in 1963- “The Rogues” playing at Sally Sims’ eighth grade party  1964-

(L-R:  Peter Mareneck, RIP; Everett Richardson; Roy Dunning; Dr. Craig Roth; J Michael Henderson)

With Russ Regan after performing for a Regan event at The Beverly Hilton,

Beverly Hills, CA 2006

With the very funny and talented Carol Leifer; Comedienne, comedy writer and friend

after my  performance for a Carol Leifer television series event in LA

Los Angeles, 2010.

Photo by Cindy Lucas-Beuoy

Photo by Cindy Lucas-Beuoy

Photo by Cindy Lucas-Beuoy

Photo by Casey Fields

Photo by Karann Luckcuck

Photo by Karann Luckcuck

Photo by Karann Luckcuck

Photo by Karann Luckcuck

Photo by Joe Miller

Photo by Kim Harwood

Photo by Adam Alter

Photo by Adam Alter

Photo by Carman Rupe

Photo by George  Brynes

Photo by Craig Lincoln

Photo by Craig Lincoln

Photo by Cindy Lucas-Beuoy

Photo by Cathie Robuck

Photo from Ken Scott Collection

Photo by Marc Collins

Photo by Muncie Press

Photo by R.A. Henderson

Photo by R.A. Henderson

Photo courtesy of Sally Sims

Photo by R.A. Henderson

Photo by Trent O’Brian

Photo by Greg Adams

Photo by R.A. Henderson

-J Michael Solo promo-Head shot-Woodland Hills, CA 1984-

-After another day playing the 18 year gig, feeling grateful to be healthy, alive and working-

-One day at a time-

Encino, CA 07/29/11

Photo by Kim Harwood

Photo by self-timer

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The great thing about working a long-going steady gig in LA is that you never know who’s going to be stopping by to say hello and have a nice meal?

Ralph Johnson, one of the original founders and current member of the legendary Earth Wind & Fire! 

Encino, CA 12/17/11

On break at the weekend brunch gig with Rubi...

Well ... someone had to take the shot!

Encino, CA 08/04/12

-With the renowned Van Dyke Parks, Co-songwriter with Brian Wilson

at a Wrecking Crew movie fund raiser-South Pasadena Public Library

South Pasadena, CA 09/27/12

I recall during the mid 70’s while back in my cabin in Indiana, watching TMT on TV time to time

and the ironic thing is that through our late dogs-Sasha; Whiskey Boy and Domino, respectively, we have become great social and tennis buddies for well over 20 years now! Who would’a thunk?

Back stage with long time buddy Alan Paul of The Manhattan Transfer

just after TMT Christmas Concert in Thousand Oaks, CA  -  12/04/12

~New Summer biz card~

As I’ve mentioned, you never know who’s going to be stopping by the weekend brunch gig? With multi-talented, multi grammy award winner Bill Champlin of Sons of Champlin & Chicago! One creative, class-act singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist! “I’ve been a big fan of this man for a long time...and proud to call him friend” Encino, CA - 10/13/13 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Champlinshapeimage_5_link_0

Photo by Dad

Photo by Tamera Champlin

Photo by  Angela Paul

Photo by  Bob Rich

Photo by  Susie Johnson

Photo by  Dad

Photo by  Elizabeth Gibson

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Photo by  Trent O’Brian

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Photo by Greg Adams

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Back stage with two of my musical hero’s and friends Long time buddy Alan Paul of The Manhattan Transfer and Felix Cavaliere of The Rascals immediately following The Rascals Concert at Pepperdine University Malibu, CA - 01/22/15 http://livepage.apple.com/shapeimage_8_link_0
Back stage, also with long time buddy and associated band member of over 40 yrs. ago in Colorado Vince Santoro, drummer of The Rascals Immediately following The Rascals Concert at Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA - 01/22/15
Back stage with one of my all time favorite soul singers & hero’s, Felix Cavaliere of The Rascals immediately following The Rascals Concert at Pepperdine University Malibu, CA - 01/22/15
Another Sunday at the weekend brunch gig... Encino, CA - July 2016
After the show with Jim Messina and his band performing at Pepperdine University Malibu, CA - January 2017 I had opened for Loggins & Messina with my LoneStar Band at the Indiana State Fairgrounds 1975 So this was a reunion of sorts...


Over at friend, Tim Bechtel’s house where I saw and picked up a Harmony guitar for the first time out of Tim’s older brother Ted’s closet and I was hooked...for my eight year birthday present my mom and dad gave me my first arched-top, f-hole Kaye acoustic guitar and the rest is history ... Summer of ’62

Photo courtesy of Laura Bechtel

I was honored to be asked by Alan to be his keyboard player for his Alan Paul Solo showcase promoting his new solo album release “SHOO BOP.”

Long Beach, CA - August 2014

Third album release:

J Michael Henderson +friends - Lost & Found Sessions - Volume I

October 11, 2015

Hangin’ with buddy Alan Paul after The Manhattan Transfer/Take 6 concert at the nearby Theater for the Performing Arts at California State University Northridge Northridge, CA - February 2017

Fourth album release:

J Michael Henderson +friends - Lost & Found Sessions - Volume II

October 11, 2016

On the job - Christmas Day

Encino, CA  -  July 2016

After the weekend brunch gig at the shopping center

Hangin’ with Rubi and the Easter Bunny at PetSmart®

Encino, CA  -  Easter 2017

Simply

Rubi, piano and guitar

February 2017

Dancin’ with Henry!

Westwood Plaza Retirement Center

Westwood, CA  -  St. Patricks Day 2017

With one of my guitar heros for one of my all time favorite bands

Denny Dias - Founding member and original lead guitarist for Steely Dan!

Additionally, after TMT/Take 6 concert at CSUN

Northridge, CA  -  February 2017

Photo by  Dad

Photo by  Angela Paul

Photo by  Mrs. Dias

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Photo by  Fernando Sanchezl

Photo by  Lisa Duffy Atkin

Photo by  Michael  J. Betel

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Photo by Vince Santoro

Photo by Alan Paul

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Photo by  Lori Wolf

Photo by  Kris Sommers