This is Alexander Fiorentini's research page for son house.

Edward james "Son" House Jr. was born on March 21st. 1902 and died on October 1988, he was 86 years old. He played slide guitar and sang. here are a  few of his tracks to check out.

1. his song death letter (live), which has been covered by the white stripes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jN5vqEyV7g

i have also included the white stripes version below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fM2qhG8mA4&feature=related

2. this track is called people grinnin' in your face where you can hear his trademark clapping.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QA8-ZOuKetU

3. This song is called John the Revelator. In this song you can hear his religious influences.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG86smScoaA

for my project i will use clapping accompanied by a guitar.