He was one half of the hit-making duo Mickey and Sylvia in the late '50s and can be heard on hundreds of records. Baker also wrote one of the most... Guitarist Mickey Baker Dies; Had Hits In The '50s, ...

Guitarist Mickey Baker has died. He was 87. The musician passed away at his home near Toulouse, France, last week (27Nov12). His cause of death was heart and kidney failure. After learning the guitar ...

In my opinion, Mickey Baker’s The Wildest Guitar is in the top five of greatest album covers. I’ve stared at Mickey’s face, I’ve analyzed what his left hand is fingering. I’ve looked to see if his ...

Born poor in Louisville, Ky., blues and jazz guitarist Mickey Baker worked his way up in the music industry and is perhaps best known for the song ‘Love is Strange,’ which was recorded in the 50s. NBC ...