Michael Houser
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Michael Houser was an American guitarist and founding member of the jam band Widespread Panic, known for his melodic, atmospheric lead guitar style.
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
guitarist
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human ⓘ musician ⓘ songwriter ⓘ |
| activeYearsEnd | 2002 ⓘ |
| activeYearsStart | 1980s ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | Mikey Houser NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedAct |
Widespread Panic
NERFINISHED
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brute. NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| birthDate | 1962-01-06 ⓘ |
| birthPlace | Boone, North Carolina, United States NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| causeOfDeath | pancreatic cancer ⓘ |
| countryOfCitizenship | United States of America ⓘ |
| deathDate | 2002-08-10 ⓘ |
| deathPlace | Athens, Georgia, United States NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| educatedAt | University of Georgia NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| familyName | Houser NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| formedBand | Widespread Panic NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| formedBandWith |
Dave Schools
NERFINISHED
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John Bell NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genre |
jam band
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rock music ⓘ southern rock ⓘ |
| givenName | Michael ⓘ |
| hasSoloWork |
Door Harp
NERFINISHED
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Sandbox NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hometown | Boone, North Carolina, United States NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| influencedGenre | jam band scene ⓘ |
| instrument |
acoustic guitar
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electric guitar ⓘ |
| memberOf | Widespread Panic NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| name | Michael Houser NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFor |
atmospheric guitar playing
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melodic lead guitar style ⓘ |
| notableWork | Widespread Panic NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| occupation |
guitarist
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musician ⓘ songwriter ⓘ |
| performanceTrait |
often played seated on stage
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used volume pedal extensively ⓘ |
| positionHeld | lead guitarist of Widespread Panic ⓘ |
| recordLabel |
Capricorn Records
NERFINISHED
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Widespread Records NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| residence | Athens, Georgia, United States NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| role | founding member of Widespread Panic ⓘ |
| styleCharacteristic |
textural, ambient lead lines
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use of sustained, singing guitar tones ⓘ |
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