He was also a member of the Jerry Hahn Brotherhood, a group that recorded one album for the Columbia label, which many consider an early example of jazz fusion. In subsequent years he toured and/or recorded with acts such as Jimi Hendrix, Etta James, Crosby, Stills & Nash, and Bonnie Raitt. Moving to Wichita, he became a member of The Serfs, which began a long and prosperous recording career. Born in Ohio, Finnigan moved to Kansas in the 1960s on a basketball scholarship but quickly found himself deeply immersed in the Kansas music scene. Remembered by the rest of us fondly.We remember musician Mike Finnigan, who passed last week at the age of 76. A tragic loss.”įinnigan is survived by his wife Candy, and two children Bridget and Kelly. Never got to record him but we hung a few times and I saw him play live. Our own Dave McNair of Dave McNair Mastering recounted, “One of the greatest B-3 players of all time passed today. Notable acts Finnigan performed with include: Buddy Guy, Bonnie Raitt, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Jimi Hendrix, Etta James, Dave Mason, Joe Cocker, Dan Fogelberg, Ringo Starr, Maria Muldaur, James Ingraham, Tracy Chapman, Rod Stewart, John Hiatt, Leonard Cohen, Sam Moore, Curtis Salgado, Keb’ Mo’, Taj Mahal, Bonnie Raitt, and countless others.Īs the news broke of Finnigan’s passing, also came the remembrance and condolences from performers and admirers across the music industry.ĭavid Coverdale, of Whitesnake had this to say: “So very sad to hear the news of the passing of this fantastic man & incredible musician…I was honoured to work with him on my ‘Into The LIGHT’ album…Heartbreaking…”
He was 76 years old.įinnigan worked primarily as a freelance studio musician and touring player, and has played in a wide variety of musical genres that include pop, rock, blues and jazz.
LOS ANGELES - Michael Finnigan, an American keyboard player and vocalist, known especially for playing the iconic Hammond B3 organ, passed away today after a long battle with cancer.
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