Cool Things
Music History
Womb to Tomb
100
The man who used to hate Blues, until his buddy played the guitar, interesting him.
Who is... Son House?
100
A bottleneck guitar, also known as slide guitar.
What instrument did Son House use, other than his voice?
100
Edward James House Jr.
What is Son House's actual name?
200
The man who innovated the Delta Style!
Who is Son House?
200
The Blues Revival in the 1960s!
What caused Son House to become famous?
200
A gospel singer before his days as a Blues Musician.
What did Son House do before Blues?
300
Five wives. :'c
How many wives did House divorce?
300
Two musicians we've seen in class that have been influenced by Son House.
Who is Robert Johnson and who is Muddy Waters?
300
Murder, fifteen-year sentence.
Why did Son House go to jail?
400
Delta Blues Style.
What style did House Son innovate?
400
1943, but he came back in 1964!
When did Son House give up music?
400
Larynx cancer.
What did Son House die from?
500
Son House was shot, killed the attacker in self-defense, and was sentenced 15 years for it. Only served two years!
What is the coolest thing Son House has ever done ever?
500
The Great Depression, which caused Son House to be only popular locally in the beginning of his career. :'c
Why wasn't Son House too popular internationally?
500
Jack White, a musician and huge fan of Son House.
Who continued Son House's legacy?
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