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Eddie James “Son” House Jr.

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Eddie James “Son” House Jr.

Birth
Coahoma County, Mississippi, USA
Death
19 Oct 1988 (aged 86)
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
Burial
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
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Acclaimed Musician. One of the greatest "Delta Blues" musicians. Taking up the music in his twenties, he was a inspiration to many to follow him, including Robert Johnson. "Lost" for several decades, and working for the New York Central Railroad as a porter, he was rediscovered in the early 1960s, and was fortunately heard by many who knew nothing of his contributions to the blues.
Acclaimed Musician. One of the greatest "Delta Blues" musicians. Taking up the music in his twenties, he was a inspiration to many to follow him, including Robert Johnson. "Lost" for several decades, and working for the New York Central Railroad as a porter, he was rediscovered in the early 1960s, and was fortunately heard by many who knew nothing of his contributions to the blues.

Bio by: Denny Taphorn

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: Denny Taphorn
  • Added: Oct 6, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7951199/eddie_james-house: accessed ), memorial page for Eddie James “Son” House Jr. (21 Mar 1902–19 Oct 1988), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7951199, citing Mount Hazel Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.