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Phil Upchurch

real name Phillip Upchurch

Chicago, United States · 1941-07-19 – 2025-11-23

Phil Upchurch is credited on 2,154 releases across 421 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1961–2025 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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2,154

Credits

421

Albums

7

Decades active

798

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American soul / rhythm 'n' blues guitarist, born 19 July 1941 in Chicago, USA, died November 23, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. Husband.
A prominent member of the Chicago Music scene since the early 50s; a well respected teacher and instructor in addition to his performing reputation. His main body of work can be heard on projects by George Benson, Bobby Blue Bland (opens in a new tab), Natalie Cole, Aretha Franklin, Kenny G, Buddy Guy, John Lee Hooker, Howlin' Wolf, Quincy Jones, Chaka Khan, Earl Klugh, Curtis Mayfield, Muddy Waters, and countless sound tracks and other projects.

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Credited work

2,154 releases · 421 albums · active 1961–2025

  • Performance · 3,479
  • Other credits · 91
  • Production · 27

Studios: Ter Mar Studios · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey · Curtom Studios · RCA Studios, Chicago

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