Eddie James "Son" House, Jr. was an American musician and guitarist who gained prominence as one of the pioneers of the Delta Blues. Although during his latter years he experienced difficulty pursuing his music career due to his health condition, he still became one of the most potent musical performers of his time.
Albums
- 1941-1942: Delta Blues: The Original Library Of Congress Sessions From Field Recordings
- 1964: Blues From The Mississippi Delta
- 1965: The Legendary Son House: Father Of Folk Blues
- 1991: The Original Delta Blues
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Fast Facts
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Name
Eddie James "Son" House, Jr.
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Born
March 21, 1902
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Died
October 19, 1988
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Genres
Delta blues, Country blues, Gospel blues
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Origin
Riverton, Mississippi, United States
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Active
1930 - 1974
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Albums
22
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Label
Paramount Records, Columbia Records
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Fact:
At an early age of 15, he began training to be a Baptist preacher.Rolling Stone: Son House Biography
