Why We Were Here

Roger Henderson passed away in the early evening hours of July 29, 2011 from liver cancer.  We started this campaign to raise funds to cover Roger's funeral expenses, which were approximately $2,500.00. Roger's wife, Diane, was diagnosed with cancer shortly before Roger's death and began undergoing daily radiation and chemotherapy the week that he died. Although her treatment was recently completed, she still unable to work as she continues to heal. You helped us to reach our goal to put Roger to rest with dignity, love and respect and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your graciousness and generosity. His memorial service was standing room only and Rog would have been overwhelmed by the show of friends who came to say goodbye and to remember him.

Now that our goal has been met and this campaign has concluded, all future donations made through Roger's official web site (www.rogerhendersonmusic.com/donate.html) will be set aside for the future of his daughter, Galen Henderson. 

Ways You Can Continue to Help Roger's Family

The Roger Henderson Memorial Benefit Concert held on Sunday, September 25th, 2011 at Jammin Java in Vienna, VA was an event to remember.  The show was hosted by Traditions' own Mary Cliff, and performers included  Bill Danoff, Owen Danoff, Mary Ann Redmond, Keith Grimes, Dusty Rose & Tom Lofgren, Chad Lash, Carey Colvin & Granger Helvey, Skip Henderson, Matt Holsen, Jack Bond & Dulcie Taylor, Sanford & Lena Markley, Pete Papageorge, Renee Moyer, Rocky Guttman, Ron Goad, Larry Tapper, and a special performance by Roger's daughter, Galen Henderson.  The concert was videotaped and recorded for posterity. 

Another way to help is to buy Roger's CDs online at www.cdbaby.com/rogerhenderson

About Roger

Roger was a staple on the Washington, D.C. music scene. An award-winning singer-songwriter, Roger was one of the area’s most active and respected artists. Roger’s multiple talents earned him parts in opera and Broadway productions, as well as gigs opening for Jonathan Edwards, Livingston Taylor, Schooner Fare, and many others. In addition to performing in concert halls, clubs and coffeehouses, Roger worked for many charitable organizations, including producing and performing in shows for terminally ill children. Roger released several albums of original and traditional material. His song Penny To My Name was recorded by the late Eva Cassidy, who also contributed backing vocals to his recording of After You've Gone.  Roger had a warm heart and an amazing talent. His death leaves a hole in the close-knit Washington music community. His musical legacy is a rich one, and his songs will live on and continue to bring us joy. We thank you for honoring his memory and his talent by helping to lay him to rest.