1. Michael Houser was a founding member and lead guitarist of the band Widespread Panic.
10 Facts About Michael Houser
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Michael Houser appeared on seven studio albums during his 16-year tenure with the band from 1986 till 2002.
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Michael Houser is featured on 4 live albums by Widespread Panic as well as several archive releases, live video concerts and compilations.
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Michael Houser graduated from Hixson High School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and became a founding member of Widespread Panic in 1986 while attending the University of Georgia with John Bell.
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Widespread Panic's large rhythm section, and John Bell's virtuosity as a rhythm guitarist, allowed Michael Houser to pursue an atmospheric lead guitar style that often lingered behind the primary melodies.
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Subsequently, Michael Houser returned to playing all shows seated in 1997.
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Michael Houser's playing style used a volume pedal for sonic effect, rather than just for volume control.
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Michael Houser is survived by his wife Barbette and two children, Waker and Eva.
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Michael Houser purchased his first Telecaster Deluxe Plus second hand in 1991.
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Michael Houser claimed of the three guitars, "they're as close as modern science can get".