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Abraham Laboriel Bass Guitar Abraham Laboriel López (born July 17, 1947) is a Mexican-American bassist who has played on over 4,000 recordings…
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Adam Blackstone Bass American bassist and musical director with a linked Michael Jackson-related performance credit.
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Alex Al Bass American bass player and producer; bassist for Michael Jackson's This Is It rehearsals.
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Anthony Marinelli Synthesizer Programming American composer, musician and synthesizer programmer.
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Bill Bottrell Producer / Engineer / Songwriter Producer and engineer. Co-produced "Black or White", "Who Is It", "Give In to Me", "Earth Song" and others…
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Bill Wolfer Synthesizer American keyboardist, synthesizer player and producer with a linked Michael Jackson session credit.
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Bob West Bass Bob West is credited in The MJDb on 23 song entries, with roles including Bass and Songwriter, including…
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Bobby Eli Guitar Bobby Eli (born Eli Tatarsky; March 2, 1946 – August 17, 2023) was an American musician, arranger, composer…
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Bobby Watson Bass Bobby Watson is credited in The MJDb on 3 song entries, with roles including Bass and Bass Guitar,…
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Bobbye Hall Percussion Bobbye Jean Hall is an American percussionist who has recorded with a variety of rock, soul, blues and…
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Brad Buxer Keyboards / Producer Keyboardist and producer. Long-time MJ collaborator from Dangerous through Invincible. Co-wrote "Stranger in Moscow" and "Hollywood Tonight".
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Brian Banks Synthesizer Programming American composer and keyboardist with film, television and pop session credits.
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Bruce Swedien Engineer / Producer The engineer behind the sound of Michael Jackson. Recorded every Quincy Jones-produced MJ album from Off the Wall…
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Bryan Loren Drums / Synthesizer Bryan Loren Hudson (May 5, 1966 – January 28, 2026), also nicknamed The Wiz, was an American singer-songwriter…
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Carlos Santana Guitar / Whistle Solo Carlos Humberto Santana Barragán (Spanish: [ˈkaɾlos umˈbeɾto sanˈtana βaraˈɣan] ; born July 20, 1947) is a Mexican-American guitarist,…
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Cotton Kent Keyboards Cotton Kent is credited in The MJDb on 10 song entries, with roles including Keyboards, including Blues Away,…
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Dan Warner Guitar Dan Warner is the former Director for The Michael and Sara Moskau Institute of Archaeology and the Center…
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David Foster Producer / Composer / Keyboardist David Walter Foster (born November 1, 1949) is a Canadian–American record producer, composer, arranger, and musician.
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David Paich Synthesizers David Frank Paich (born June 25, 1954) is an American keyboardist, singer, and songwriter, best known as the…
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David T. Walker Guitar Soul guitarist and arranger. Played guitar on many Motown / Jackson 5 sessions in the early 1970s.
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David Williams Guitar Rhythm guitarist on Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad. Long-time first-call session guitarist for Quincy Jones and Michael…
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Dean Parks Songwriter Weldon Dean Parks (born December 6, 1946) is an American session guitarist and record producer from Fort Worth,…
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Don Boyette Bass American session bassist; Michael Jackson's touring bassist on the Bad and HIStory world tours.
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Don Peake Guitar Don Peake is credited in The MJDb on 21 song entries, with roles including Guitar, including (Come ‘Round…
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Don Randi Piano Wrecking Crew session pianist. Played on hundreds of LA pop and soul records including Jackson 5 sessions.
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Don Renaldo Strings & Horns Don Renaldo is credited in The MJDb on 10 song entries, with roles including Strings & Horns, including…
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Earl Young Drums Earl Donald Young (born June 2, 1940) is a Philadelphia-based drummer who rose to prominence in the early…
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Ed Greene Drums Ed Greene is an American drummer and session musician.
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Eddie Van Halen Guitar Guitarist and co-founder of Van Halen. Played the iconic uncredited guitar solo on "Beat It" (1982). Reportedly accepted…
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Fred White Keyboards American keyboardist; toured with Michael Jackson on the HIStory world tour.
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Freddie Perren Producer / Songwriter / Keyboards Member of Motown's "Corporation" production team. Co-wrote / produced "I Want You Back", "ABC", "The Love You Save"…
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Fredrik Strand Halland Guitar
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Gary Grant Trumpet Gary Grant is credited in The MJDb on 9 song entries, with roles including Trumpet and Trumpet /…
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Gene Pello Drums Gene Pello is credited in The MJDb on 21 song entries, with roles including Drums, including (Come ‘Round…
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George Duke Synthesizer American keyboardist, composer and producer whose session work connects him to the Michael Jackson catalogue.
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Greg Phillinganes Keyboards Keyboardist on every Quincy Jones-produced Michael Jackson album. Also musical director for Eric Clapton, Toto and Stevie Wonder.
52 credits
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Gregg Wright Guitar American guitarist; toured with the Jacksons on the Victory tour.
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Isaiah Sanders Keyboards American keyboardist; toured with Michael Jackson on the Dangerous and HIStory world tours.
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Jai Winding Keyboardist / Composer American keyboardist, composer and session musician with credits across major pop and film recordings.
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James Gadson Drums In-demand LA session drummer. Played on countless Jackson 5 / J5 Motown sessions and on hits for Bill…
124 credits
James Ingram Singer / Songwriter James Edward Ingram (February 16, 1952 – January 29, 2019) was an American singer, songwriter and record producer.
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James Jamerson Bass James Lee Jamerson (January 29, 1936 – August 2, 1983) was an American bassist.
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Jasun Martz Keyboards Jasun Martz is an American record producer, composer, musician, fine artist, creative director, sculptor and inventor who has…
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Jeff Porcaro Drums Co-founder and drummer of Toto. Drummed on "Beat It", "Human Nature", "The Girl Is Mine" and others on…
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Jennifer Batten Lead Guitar American rock guitarist who served as Michael Jackson's lead guitarist on the Bad, Dangerous and HIStory world tours.
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Jerry Hey Trumpet / Horn Arranger Trumpet player and horn arranger on every Quincy Jones-produced Michael Jackson album. Leader of the legendary Seawind Horns…
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Jerry Steinholtz Percussion Jerry Steinholtz is credited in The MJDb on 11 song entries, with roles including Percussion, including (Come ‘Round…
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Joe Sample Piano / Keyboards Pianist and keyboardist; founding member of The Crusaders. Played on countless Jackson 5 / Motown sessions.
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John "JR" Robinson Drums John Frederick Robinson (born December 29, 1954), known professionally as JR, is an American drummer and session musician…
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John Barnes Keyboardist / Producer American musician, songwriter and producer who worked with Michael Jackson during the 1980s.
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John Robinson Drums John Robinson is credited in The MJDb on 9 song entries, with roles including Drums and Drums /…
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Jonathan Moffett Drummer New Orleans-born drummer nicknamed "Sugarfoot". The only musician to play on every Michael Jackson solo tour from Triumph…
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Kevin Hissink Guitar Kevin Hissink, also known as Boonn, is a Dutch songwriter and record producer, based in Los Angeles, California.
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Kevin Robinson Bass American bassist; toured with Michael Jackson on the Dangerous world tour.
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Larry Carlton Guitar Larry Eugene Carlton (born March 2, 1948) is an American guitarist who built his career as a studio…
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Larry Washington Percussion Larry Washington is credited in The MJDb on 10 song entries, with roles including Percussion, including Blues Away,…
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Lenny Pakula Keyboards Lenny Pakula is credited in The MJDb on 19 song entries, with roles including Keyboards, including Blues Away,…
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Louis Johnson Bass Guitar Bassist of The Brothers Johnson and Quincy Jones's go-to bass player. Played on Off the Wall, Thriller and…
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Louis Shelton Guitar William Louis Shelton (born April 6, 1941) is an American guitarist and music producer.
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Marlo Henderson Guitar Marlo Henderson was an American guitarist and saxophonist, who played in mainly blues and R&B genres.
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Michael Bearden Music Director / Keyboards American music director and keyboardist; musical director for Michael Jackson's This Is It rehearsals.
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Michael Boddicker Synthesizer Michael Lehmann Boddicker (born January 19, 1953) is an American film composer and session musician, specializing in electronic…
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Michael Jackson Lead Vocals The "King of Pop" — singer, songwriter and dancer whose four-decade career redefined popular music, dance and the…
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Mike McKinney Bass American bassist; toured with the Jacksons on the Triumph and Victory tours.
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Mike Sembello Lead Guitar Michael Andrew Sembello (born April 17, 1954) is an American singer, guitarist, keyboardist, songwriter, composer and producer.
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Mo Pleasure Keyboards American multi-instrumentalist; keyboardist for the This Is It rehearsals.
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Nathan Watts Bass Guitar Bassist; long-time Stevie Wonder collaborator. Played on Triumph and other Jacksons-era albums.
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Ndugu Chancler Drums Leon "Ndugu" Chancler ( in-DOO-goo CHANSS-lər; July 1, 1952 – February 3, 2018) was an American R&B, funk,…
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Norman Harris Guitar Norman Ray Harris (October 14, 1947 – March 20, 1987) was an American guitarist, producer, music arranger and…
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Ollie E. Brown Drums Drummer. Played on Destiny, Triumph and Victory by The Jacksons. Also worked with Stevie Wonder and the Brothers…
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Orianthi Lead Guitar Australian rock guitarist; hand-picked by Michael Jackson as lead guitarist for the cancelled This Is It residency.
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Pat Leonard Keyboards / Music Director American keyboardist, songwriter and producer; music director on the Jacksons' Victory tour before going on to produce Madonna.
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Patrick Henderson Keyboards American keyboardist; toured with the Jacksons on the Triumph tour.
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Paul Anka Singer / Songwriter Paul Albert Anka (born July 30, 1941) is a Canadian and American singer, songwriter, and actor.
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Paul Jackson Jr. Guitar Paul Milton Jackson Jr.
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Paulinho da Costa Percussion Brazilian percussionist on Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad — and one of the most-credited percussionists in pop…
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Phil Upchurch Guitar Philip Rodney Upchurch (July 19, 1941 – November 23, 2025) was an American guitarist and bass guitarist who…
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Randy Jackson Vocals / Percussion / Producer Youngest Jackson brother. Joined The Jacksons after the group left Motown. Co-wrote "Shake Your Body (Down to the…
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René Moore Singer / Songwriter / Producer American singer, songwriter and producer, including writing and production work connected to Michael Jackson recordings.
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Rhett Lawrence Synthesizer James Everett "Rhett" Lawrence is an American record producer and songwriter.
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Richard Heath Percussion Richard Gale Heath (born August 9, 1955) is an American politician who served as a Republican member of…
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Rick Williams Guitar
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Rod Temperton Songwriter / Keyboards The English songwriter behind "Thriller", "Rock with You", "Off the Wall", and "Baby Be Mine". Quincy Jones's right…
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Ron Brown Bass Ron Brown is credited in The MJDb on 11 song entries, with roles including Bass, including (Come ‘Round…
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Ronnie Baker Bass Ronnie Baker is credited in The MJDb on 19 song entries, with roles including Bass, including Blues Away,…
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Rory Kaplan Keyboards American keyboardist and music technologist; played keyboards on the Victory and Bad tours.
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Rutger Kroese Drum Programming
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Ryuichi Sakamoto Musician Japanese composer, pianist and electronic musician, credited as a songwriter on "Behind the Mask".
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Sandra Crouch Percussion Sandra Elaine Crouch (July 1, 1942 – March 17, 2024) was an American gospel music performer, drummer, songwriter…
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Slash Guitar Lead guitarist of Guns N' Roses. Played the guitar solo on "Give In to Me" (Dangerous, 1991) and…
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Steve Lukather Guitar Co-founder and lead guitarist of Toto. Played guitar on Off the Wall, Thriller (rhythm guitar on "Beat It"),…
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Steve Porcaro Synthesizer Programming Steven Maxwell Porcaro (born September 2, 1957) is an American synth programmer, keyboardist, songwriter, film & television composer,…
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Steve Stevens Lead Guitar
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Stevie Wonder Singer / Songwriter / Multi-instrumentalist Multi-instrumentalist and Motown legend. Wrote "I Can't Help It" (Off the Wall) and duetted with MJ on "Get…
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Teddy Riley Producer / Songwriter Pioneer of New Jack Swing. Co-produced half of Dangerous (1991) — including "Jam", "Remember the Time", "In the…
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Terry Jackson Bass Guitar
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Tim Pierce Heavy Metal Guitar
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Tito Jackson Guitar / Vocals Lead guitarist and vocalist of the Jackson 5 / The Jacksons. Father of 3T (Taj, Taryll and TJ…
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Tommy Organ Rhythm Guitar American session guitarist; rhythm guitarist for Michael Jackson's This Is It rehearsals.
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Wah Wah Watson Guitar Melvin M.
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Willie Hutch Guitar William McKinley Hutchison (December 6, 1944 – September 19, 2005), better known as Willie Hutch, was an American…
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Wilton Felder Bass / Saxophone Bass player on numerous Jackson 5 Motown tracks. Saxophonist and founding member of The Crusaders.
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