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Son HouseSon House Son House American Delta blues singer-guitarist (1902–1988) For the Sun House, see Grace Hudson Museum. Edward James "Son" House Jr. (March 21, 1902[a] – October 19, 1988) was an American Delta blues singer and guitarist, noted for his highly emotional style of singing and slide guitar playing. Quick facts Background information, Born ... Son House Background information Born Edward James House Jr. (1902-03-21)March 21, 1902[a] Lyon, Mississippi, U.S.[b] Died October 19, 1988(1988-10-19) (aged 86) Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Genres Delta blues Occupation Musician Instruments Guitar vocals Years active 1930–1943, 1964–1974 Labels Paramount Columbia Close Son House, Minneapolis, May, 1971 After years of hostility to secular music, as a preacher and for a few years also working as a church… (Source: Wikipedia)
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