Judith Anne Henske, born December 20, 1936, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, was an
American singer-songwriter known for her powerful voice. She began performing in
folk clubs in the early 1960s and gained attention with her unique blend of
blues, jazz, show tunes, and humorous material. Henske's breakthrough came with
her 1963 recording of "High Flying Bird", which became influential in the
folk-rock genre. Her first solo album, Judy Henske, was released that same year
under Elektra Records. She married musician Jerry Yester in 1963, and they
recorded the album Farewell Aldebaran i...