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Mickey Baker was an American guitarist, songwriter, and record producer. He was a pioneer of rock and roll and rhythm and blues music, and is best known for his work with the duo Mickey & Sylvia. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, and began playing guitar at the age of nine. He moved to New York City in the 1940s and began playing in clubs and recording sessions. He was a session musician for Atlantic Records, and wrote and produced songs for many artists, including Ray Charles, Ruth Brown, and Big Joe Turner. He also wrote and produced the hit song "Love Is Strange" for Mickey & Sylvia. Baker died in 2012 at the age of 87.

Popular As McHouston Baker
Occupation soundtrack,composer,actor
Age 87 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 15 October, 1925
Birthday 15 October
Birthplace Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Date of death 27 November, 2012
Died Place Montastruc-la-Conseillère, Haute-Garonne, France
Nationality United States

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Who Is Mickey Baker's Wife?

His wife is Marie France-Drai (? - 27 November 2012) ( his death), Sylvia Robinson (? - ?) ( divorced)

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Wife Marie France-Drai (? - 27 November 2012) ( his death), Sylvia Robinson (? - ?) ( divorced)
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Mickey Baker Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Mickey Baker worth at the age of 87 years old? Mickey Baker’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Mickey Baker's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

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Source of Income Soundtrack

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1957

They billed themselves as Mickey & Sylvia and in 1957 finally hit it big with their song "Love Is Strange". The record made it to #1 on the R&B charts, #11 on the pop charts, sold a million copies and earned the couple a gold record. Their follow-up record, "There Oughta Be a Law", got to #8 on the R&B charts. Unfortunately, a combination of marital and musical problems resulted in the pair divorcing. Baker moved to Paris, France, where he worked as a sideman and session guitar player with such American jazz and blues figures as Memphis Slim who came to Europe to tour and record. He died in France on Nov.

1953

To make ends meet he gave guitar lessons, and in 1953 a young girl named Sylvia Robinson (born Sylvia Vanderpool) became his student, and later his wife. They worked well together and decided to work professionally as a duo. They recorded a few songs for Cat Records and Rainbow Records, but they went nowhere.

1925

Singer / songwriter / producer Mickey Baker was born McHouston Baker in Louisville, KY, in 1925. At about 15 years of age he traveled to New York City to break into the music business, and played in both blues and jazz clubs and bands.

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