Eddie James "Son" House, Jr. (March 21, 1902 – October 19, 1988) was a pivotal figure in the history of Delta blues. Born in the Mississippi Delta, House developed his musical career in the 1930s, forging a style characterized by raw emotional power and a distinctive slide guitar technique. Despite his early influence on the blues scene, House's music fell into relative obscurity during the 1940s and 1950s until the folk revival of the 1960s brought him renewed recognition and a resurgence in his career.

House's life and music were marked by a tension between the sacred and the profane. Before his initial foray into music, he had been a preacher, and the impassioned ethos of the pulpit never left his performances. His recordings from the 1940s—including seminal tracks like "Preachin' Blues" and "Death Letter Blues"—capture the essence of the Delta blues tradition. Rediscovered by a new generation of music enthusiasts during the 1960s, House experienced a late-career renaissance, touring and recording extensively. Albums such as "Son House in Seattle 1968" and the posthumous releases like "Forever On My Mind" attest to his enduring legacy, influencing blues musicians and aficionados well beyond his time.

Genres

Acoustic Blues

Blues

Country Blues

Delta Blues

Traditional Blues

Latest Release

Down Mississippi Way

Son House

Album - 10 Tracks - Released May 3, 2024