Joe "Mr Piano" Henderson

British/Scottish pianist and composer.

For American jazz saxophonist, see Joe Henderson.
For U.S. R&B/gospel singer, see Joe Henderson.

Musical accompanist and director to Petula Clark in the late 1940s and throughout the 1950s in concerts and on BBC radio. His most famous composition was "[url=https://www.discogs.com/George-Hamilton-IV-Why-Dont-They-Understand-Even-Tho/master/240095]Why Don’t They Understand[/url]" (1957) which was a hit in the UK and USA for George Hamilton IV. His most famous piano solo hit was "[url=https://www.discogs.com/Joe-Mr-Piano-Henderson-Trudie-Love-Is-The-Sweetest-Thing/master/254867]Trudie[/url]" (1958).

Born 2 May 1920 in Glasgow, Scotland.
Died 4 May 1980 (aged 60) in London, England.

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