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Mighty Michael, 16 years old, performed Jimi Hendrix's "Red House" with legendary Billy Davis on guitar, Mark Croft on keys, guest Jeff Grand on guitar, Michael Berger on bass, and Sal Wilcher on drums. July 16, 2024.
Michael has been performing in metro Detroit since he was 7 years old and nationally since he was 8. Since he was 9 years old he has been performing with The Billy Davis Rhythm Machine Band on harp, guitar, and vocals. Michael has won many state and national nominations and awards and has been selected as a youth scholar by both Pinetop Perkins Foundation and the international Society for the Preservation and Advancement of Harmonica. In 2023 he performed at the International Blues Challenge and at the King Biscuit Blues Festival.
Billy was the lead guitarist for Hank Ballard and The Midnighters for 30 years. Billy Davis is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Doo Wop Hall of Fame, and National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame. He was also the lead guitarist for Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson, Joe Tex, Ben E. King, and many other artists. Billy was a mentor and friend of Jimi Hendrix.