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Born: March 21, 1902 in Riverton, MS
Years Active: 30 's, 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's
Died: October 19, 1988 in Detroit, MI
Genre: Blues

Biography:
Son House's place, not only in the history of Delta blues, but in the overall history of the music, is a very high one indeed. He was a major innovator of the Delta style, along with his playing partners Charley Patton and Willie Brown. Few listening ...More >>

Discography: 2003 New York Central Live 2000 Live at Gaslight Cafe, 1965 1995 In Concert [Magnum] 1995 Delta Blues and Spirituals 1965 Legendary Son House: Father of the Folk Blues More >>

Filmograpy:

2007	Black Snake Moan
2002	Legends of Bottleneck Blues Guitar
2001	Legends of Country Blues Guitar, Vol. 2
2000	Masters of the Country Blues: Bukka White and Son House

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Similar Artists: Tommy Johnson Robert Johnson Willie Brown Skip James Furry Lewis More >>

Influenced By: Charley Patton Willie T. Brown Robert Wilkins Peg Leg Howell Furry Lewis More >> Followers: Rory Block Little Axe Roy Rogers Steve James Guy Davis More >>

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