Bugs Henderson. Image: Bugshenderson.com

Sad news that Dallas guitarist Bugs Henderson has died. Henderson was diagnosed with liver cancer a few months ago.  A benefit to help defray medical costs was held just last Sunday at the Palladium.  It’s nice to know that Bugs was able to watch all the musicians and bands gathered to pay tribute to him at the day-long event  – from Ray Wylie Hubbard to Mouse & the Traps.  The concert was videotaped and Henderson, who was receiving hospice care, was able to view it with his wife, via Skype.  At one point, a former bandmate held up a cell phone so the crowd could yell “We love you Bugs”.

Thor Christensen wrote a piece about Sunday’s event and why Bugs attracted such loyal friends in the music business for The Dallas Morning News.   And here’s the Observer report on his death.