Son House
American blues singer and guitarist (1902–1988)
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Summary
Son House was born on March 21, 1902[1], in Lyon[2]. He died on October 19, 1988[3], in Detroit[4]. He worked as a guitarist[5], blues singer[6], musician[7], songwriter[8], and composer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,250 views/month, #6,894 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Mount Hazel Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[14]
- Occupation: blues musician[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Genre: Delta blues[17], country music[18]
- Record label: Columbia Records[19], Paramount[20]
- Discography: Son House discography[21]
- Commons category: Son House[22]
- Cause of death: cancer[23]
- Family name: House[24]
- Given name: Edward[25], James[26]
- Pseudonym: Son House[27]
- Manner of death: natural causes[28]
- Instrument: guitar[29], voice[30]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[31]
- Convicted of: murder[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
- Birth name: Edward James House[34]
- Name in native language: Eddie J. House, Jr.[35], Eddie James House[36]
- Start of work period: 1930[37]
- End of work period: 1974[38]
- Copyright representative: Broadcast Music, Inc.[39]
Why It Matters
Son House has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Son House born?
Son House was born in Lyon[2].
Where did Son House die?
Son House passed away in Detroit[4].
What did Son House do for work?
Son House worked as a guitarist[5], blues singer[6], musician[7], songwriter[8], and composer[9].