Son House

Son House

Biography

Edward James "Son" House Jr. was an American delta blues singer and guitarist, noted for his highly emotional style of singing and slide guitar playing. After years of hostility to secular music, as a preacher and for a few years also working as a church pastor, he turned to blues performance at the age of 25.

Known For: Acting

Birthday: 1902-03-21

Place of Birth: Lyon, Mississippi, USA

Also Known As: Edward James "Son" House Jr., Edward James House Jr.