Mike Huckaby Explained

Mike Huckaby
Birth Name:Michael Huckaby
Birth Place:Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Death Place:Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Nationality:American
Occupation:Disc jockey, Producer
Years Active:1995–2020

Michael Huckaby (c. 1966 – April 24, 2020) was an American DJ who produced electronic music.

Biography

He began his DJ career in 1995, playing a combination of Detroit techno, groove, and jazz music.[1]

Starting in the late 1980s, Huckaby was a widely recognized DJ in the Detroit area, holding residencies at the Motor Lounge, St. Andrew's Hall, Panacea and the Majestic Cafe.[2]

In addition to his DJ career, Huckaby was a volunteer mentor at the non-profit Youthville program, where he taught courses in music production to young people with an interest in electronic music.[3]

Huckaby suffered a mild stroke in early March 2020, and was hospitalized. He died from hospital-acquired COVID-19 on April 24, 2020, at age 54.[4]

Discography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: MIXED BY Mike Huckaby. Pearl. Max. March 27, 2014. Vice. April 26, 2020.
  2. Mike Huckaby, Influential Detroit Techno & House DJ, Dies at 54. 2021-06-29. Billboard. en.
  3. Web site: 2013-03-09. Interview: Mike Huckaby. 2021-06-29. University of Cambridge. en-GB.
  4. Web site: Mike Huckaby, influential Detroit techno-house DJ and instructor, dies at 54. McCollum. Brian. April 25, 2020. Detroit Free Press. April 26, 2020.