Deon Estus

Bassist

Birthday July 4, 1956

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Detroit, MI

DEATH DATE Oct 11, 2021 (65)

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About

Professional rock bassist known for playing on the first two solo projects of pop star George Michael. He was also a solo artist and released an album called Spell in 1989. 

Before Fame

He went to Northwestern High School. He was in the R&B band Brainstorm in the 1970s. In the 1980s, he moved to Europe and toured with Marvin Gaye

Trivia

His 1989 single "Heaven Help Me" peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Family Life

He married to Olga Johnson in his 20s, and they later divorced in the 1980s. They had one child named Laela Estus. 

Associated With

He played with Tina TurnerFrank Zappa and Elton John.