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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.
Jul 31, 2015 · Robert Johnson’s rediscovery and subsequent icon status – though well deserved – has obscured the importance of Son House to all but the most informed of blues aficionados. A four-day celebration of the man’s life and legacy held in Rochester, New York last year told his story through music, theatre, film and lectures.
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Watch, and be amazed, by the late, the great: Eddie James "Son" House!Son... A classic clip of Son House performing; I've edited it to be shown in its entirety.
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Oct 11, 2007 · Delta blues great Eddie "Son" House performs his classic "Death Letter Blues." From the Vestapol DVD "Legends of Country Blues Guitar, Vol. One." More info at...
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Son House was a powerful and influential blues singer and guitarist, known for his steel guitar work and Delta blues style. Learn more about his life, career, and discography on AllMusic, a comprehensive music information site.
May 6, 2022 · Son House, the legendary Delta blues singer and guitarist, was an original voice coming out of Depression era Mississippi. He embodied the isolation, poverty and alienation of the Delta, which translated into his visceral and gripping expressions, forming the bedrock of the blues idiom.
Son House, born Eddie James House Jr., known for his powerful voice, intense rhythmic style, and raw emotional delivery, which made him one of the most compelling figures in the Delta blues tradition. His music has inspired thousands of musicians and fans around the world.
