Logan Phillip Henderson (born September 14, 1989) is an American actor and singer. He played the role of Logan Mitchell on the Nickelodeon series Big Time Rush (2009–2013) and is a current member of the Big Time Rush band.
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Born | Logan Phillip Henderson [1] September 14, 1989 Temple, Texas, U.S. |
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Genres | Pop, Electro-pop, Alt-pop |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano, harmonica |
Years active | 2008–present |
Labels | Herø |
Member of | Big Time Rush |
Website | loganhendersonmusic |
Early life and career
editHenderson was born in Temple, Texas and raised in North Richland Hills, Texas.[2] His father is a school therapist and his mother works in the pharmaceutical industry.[3] Henderson had a small role on Friday Night Lights in 2008.[4] During his senior year at Birdville High School, Henderson auditioned for Big Time Rush at an open casting call in Dallas. More than 1,500 people auditioned for the role and producer Scott Fellows spent several months deciding which four would be selected.[3] In the meantime, Henderson, then 18 years old, moved to California to pursue a career in acting.[4] He completed his final year of high school in California.[3]
The audition process for Big Time Rush lasted two years, which Henderson described as "intense".[5] The applicants were not allowed to audition for any other projects during the waiting period.[6] Henderson was ultimately offered the role in 2009.[3]
2009–2014; 2021–present: Big Time Rush
editHenderson's breakthrough role was on Big Time Rush as Logan Mitchell, a fictionalized version of himself.[7] He was the "only member of the group without a major credit on his résumé".[8] Henderson signed with Sony Music Entertainment and Columbia Records as a part of the Big Time Rush band in 2009, alongside castmates Kendall Schmidt, Carlos PenaVega, and James Maslow.[9] The band released their debut album, BTR, on October 11, 2010. On the album, Henderson co-wrote on the song "Oh Yeah".[10] BTR sold 67,000 copies in its first week and peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.[11] It also peaked at No. 1 on the Top Soundtracks chart on iTunes and was later certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[12]
Henderson and the rest of Big Time Rush made an appearance at the 2010 and 2013 Kids' Choice Awards and performed at the 2011 Kids' Choice Awards.[13][14] They released their second album Elevate on November 21, 2011. Henderson co-wrote "Time of Our Life" with Nicholas "Ras" Furlong. Henderson co-wrote three other songs on Elevate: "Music Sounds Better With U", "Love Me Love Me" and "Superstar".[10] In September 2012, Henderson signed with the ICM Partners record label.[15] Big Time Rush's third album, 24/Seven was released on June 11, 2013. Henderson co-wrote many of the songs on the album with his fellow bandmates, including "Get Up", which he co-wrote with Schmidt.[16]
2017–2021: Solo career
editAfter the band's hiatus, Henderson took a break from singing and acting for several years to focus on his personal life.[17] Henderson returned to music with the release of his debut solo single and music video, "Sleepwalker", on January 27, 2017.[18] The track introduced a new sound for Henderson, which he described as a "dark grunge pop sound", a departure from the music of Big Time Rush.[19] His second single, "Bite My Tongue", was released on September 15, 2017, and continued the musical style of his first solo release.[20] A third single, "Speak of the Devil", was released for digital download on October 30, 2017.[21] On February 15, 2018, Henderson released acoustic versions of his previous three singles as an EP titled "Acoustic Sessions".[22]
On May 15, 2018, Henderson announced the title and release date of his debut album, Echoes of Departure and the Endless Street of Dreams - Pt. 1, on social media.[23] The album was released four days later on May 18, 2018 and was produced by Nicholas "Ras" Furlong. The album included his previously released singles as well as new songs "Take It out on Me", "Evergreen", and "Generations".[24] The album is a two-part project, with Echoes of Departure and the Endless Street of Dreams - Pt. 2 forthcoming. Henderson released a single from the album's second part, "Pull Me Deep", on August 14, 2018. It peaked at number 40 on the Billboard Mainstream Top 40.[25]
Artistry
editHenderson grew up listening to Aretha Franklin,[26] Billie Holiday, B.B. King, Elvis Costello, and Prince.[3] Some of the artists who inspired him and influenced his work are James Brown, Ben Folds, Kanye West, Death Cab for Cutie, Prodigy, Coldplay, The Killers, Radiohead,[27] and Elton John.[28] Henderson's debut solo project, Echoes of Departure and the Endless Street of Dreams, is focused around confronting tough personal battles in order to get closure and the payoff in getting comfortable with vulnerability.[29]
Discography
editStudio albums
editTitle | Album details |
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Echoes of Departure and the Endless Street of Dreams - Pt. 1[30] |
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Echoes of Departure and the Endless Street of Dreams - Pt. 2 |
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Singles
editTitle | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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US Pop [31] | |||
"Sleepwalker"[32] | 2017 | — | Echoes of Departure and the Endless Street of Dreams – Pt. 1 |
"Bite My Tongue"[33] | — | ||
"Speak of the Devil"[34] | — | ||
"Pull Me Deep"[35] | 2018 | 40 | Echoes of Departure and the Endless Street of Dreams – Pt. 2 |
"End of the World"[36] | — | ||
"Disappear"[37] | 2019 | — | |
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Other appearances
editTitle | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
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"Passing Time"[38] | 2015 | Heffron Drive | Happy Mistakes (Unplugged) |
Tours
edit- Spring Tour (2018)
- Forever Tour (2022)
- Can't Get Enough Tour (2023)
Filmography
editYear | Title | Role | Notes |
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2009 | Friday Night Lights | Teenage Boy #2 | Episode: "Who Do You Think You Are?" |
2009–2013 | Big Time Rush | Logan Mitchell | Main role, 75 episodes |
2011 | BrainSurge | Himself | Episode: "April 22, 2011" |
2011 | Nick News | Himself | Episode: "Lies We Tell In Middle School" |
2011 | Hand aufs Herz | Himself | Episode: "August 4, 2011" |
2012 | How to Rock | Himself | Episode: "How to Rock an Election" |
2012 | Big Time Movie | Logan Mitchell | Television movie |
2013 | Marvin Marvin | Himself | Episode: "Big Time Marvin" |
2015 | The Penguins of Madagascar | Beaver Logan (voice) | Episode: "Tunnel of Love" |
References
edit- ^ "Personalities: Celebrity Birthdays". Richmond Times-Dispatch. September 14, 2011. p. 15. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
- ^ Henderson, Logan (June 1, 2018). "Logan Henderson in the AT&T THANKS Sound Studio" (Video). iHeartMedia. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
Yeah – born in Temple, Texas but I grew up in North Richland Hills.
- ^ a b c d e Martindale, David (June 22, 2010). "Hitting the 'Big Time'". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. The McClatchy Company. p. 31. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
- ^ a b Atlas, Darla (January 18, 2010). "Texas Actor Joins 'Big Time Rush' Debut". Dallas Morning News. Archived from the original on February 28, 2010.
- ^ Okolo, Osaremen (June 2, 2011). "Meet Big Time Rush before they hit Summer Jam at SPAC". Times Union. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ Gomez, Luis (February 23, 2012). "Interview: Big-time plans for Nickelodeon boy band Big Time Rush". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ Servetah, Ben (March 25, 2021). "The TV beat talks Nickelodeon: The rise and fall of 'Big Time Rush'". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ Martin, Denise (November 22, 2009). "Child's Play". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
- ^ Aversa, Ralphie (June 5, 2023). "Big Time Rush returns with 'Another Life' and an unlikely assist from Rick James". USA Today. Gannett. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ a b Craker, Lorilee (September 5, 2012). "Big Time Rush, the modern-day Monkees, aims to be 'the biggest, baddest thing ever'". Michigan Live. Advance Publications. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ Caulfield, Keith (June 15, 2013). "Big Time Rush, 'Man of Steel' Soundtrack Heading for Top 10 on Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
Before that, their 'BTR' debut in 2010 moved 67,000 in its opening frame (a No. 3 bow).
- ^ Hall, Nancy (February 29, 2012). "Hall about Pop: Big Time Rush the latest boy band to grace Foxwoods". The Norwich Bulletin. Gannett. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ "Big Time Rush Revs Up for Nickelodeon's 2011 Kids' Choice Awards Performance" (Press release). Sony Music Entertainment. March 29, 2011. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ Harp, Justin (March 20, 2013). "Big Time Rush to present at Kids' Choice Awards". Digital Spy. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ Miller, Daniel (September 14, 2012). "Big Time Rush Stars Kendall Schmidt, Logan Henderson Sign With ICM (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ Devores, Courtney (July 5, 2013). "Getting a rush out of stardom". The Charlotte Observer. p. 37. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ Whelan, Addie (December 9, 2017). "Logan Henderson's Journey Back to Music". Beyond The Stage Magazine. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
- ^ "Logan Henderson Premieres New Single 'Sleepwalker'". Beyond the Stage Magazine. January 27, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
- ^ Shira, Dahvi (January 27, 2017). "Logan Henderson Premieres Solo Video 'Sleepwalker,' Talks His New 'Dark Grunge Pop' Sound: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
- ^ Whelan, Addie (October 13, 2017). "Logan Henderson Shares Second Single 'Bite My Tongue'". Beyond the Stage Magazine. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
- ^ Whelan, Addie (November 3, 2017). "Logan Henderson Shares Next Single 'Speak of the Devil'". Beyond the Stage Magazine. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
- ^ Whelan, Addie (February 15, 2018). "Logan Henderson Shares 'Acoustic Sessions' EP". Beyond the Stage Magazine. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
- ^ Logan Henderson [@loganhenderson] (May 15, 2018). "Echoes of Departure and The Endless Street of Dreams Pt I @applemusic". Retrieved July 6, 2023 – via Instagram.
- ^ Whelan, Addie (May 20, 2018). "Review: Logan Henderson's Echoes of Departure and the Endless Street of Dreams". Beyond the Stage Magazine. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
- ^ Caulfield, Keith (March 19, 2019). "Logan Henderson Talks Breakout Solo Single 'Pull Me Deep' & Life After Big Time Rush: 'It's Opened Up a Whole New World'". Billboard. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
- ^ Papadatos, Markos (August 22, 2018). "Logan Henderson talks 'Pull Me Down,' remembers Aretha Franklin". Digital Journal. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
- ^ Schroder, Juliet (November 9, 2019). "Logan Henderson Says Being in Big Time Rush Helped Him Become the Breakout Artist He Is Today". CelebSecrets. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
- ^ Whelan, Addie (June 1, 2019). "Logan Henderson Releases "Rocketman" Cover". Beyond The Stage. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
- ^ Martin, Paley (June 1, 2018). "Logan Henderson on Finding His Voice and Getting Personal in Debut Solo LP". Tidal. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
- ^ "Echoes of Departure and the Endless Street of Dreams, Pt. 1". Apple Music. May 18, 2018.
- ^ "Pop Songs Chart: February 16, 2019". Billboard. January 2, 2013. Retrieved February 12, 2019.
- ^ "Sleepwalker - Single". Apple Music. January 27, 2017.
- ^ "Bite My Tongue - Single". Apple Music. September 15, 2017.
- ^ "Speak of the Devil - Single". Apple Music. October 30, 2017.
- ^ "Pull Me Deep - Single". Apple Music. August 14, 2018.
- ^ "End of the World - Single". Apple Music. September 15, 2017.
- ^ "Disappear - Single". Apple Music. July 12, 2019.
- ^ "Passing Time (feat. Logan Henderson)". Apple Music. April 28, 2015.
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