Michael Houser (Guitarist) - On This Day

Profession: Guitarist

Biography: Michael Houser was an American guitarist best known as founding member and lead guitarist of the band Widespread Panic. He performed with the band for 16 years, from 1986 until his untimely death in 2002.

Houser's contributed his unique guitar style and songwriting to Widespread Panic's catalog, including many of their well-known songs like "Porch Song," "Ain't Life Grand," and "Impossible." The group also took their name after Houser's childhood nickname, "Panic," which he was called for having had many panic attacks when he was younger.

Houser would appear on seven Widespread Panic studio albums: "Space Wrangler" (1988), "Widespread Panic" (1991), "Everyday" (1993), "Ain't Life Grand" (1994), "Bombs & Butterflies" (1997), "'Til the Medicine Takes" (1999), and "Don't Tell the Band" (2001). He was also featured on four live albums by the band, several archive releases, live video concerts, and compilations.

Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2002, Houser passed away in August of that year at the age of 40. Two solo albums of his instrumentals, "Door Harp" (2002) and "Sandbox" (2006), were released posthumously.

Born: January 6, 1962
Birthplace: Boone, North Carolina, USA

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn

Died: August 10, 2002 (aged 40)
Cause of Death: Pancreatic cancer

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