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  Michael Houser information - Search.com
Michael Houser (January 6 1962 - August 10 2002) was the lead guitarist of the band Widespread Panic.
Born in Boone, North Carolina, Houser became a founding member of Widespread Panic in 1982 while attending the University of Georgia with John Bell.
Houser's nickname of "Panic" (earned due to his once-frequent panic attacks) became the basis for the band's name.
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  Michael Houser - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Michael Houser (January 6, 1962 - August 10, 2002) was the lead guitarist of the band Widespread Panic.
Born in Boone, North Carolina, Houser became a founding member of Widespread Panic in 1982 while attending the University of Georgia with John Bell.
Houser's nickname of "Panic" (earned due to his once-frequent panic attacks) became the basis for the band's name.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Michael_Houser   (249 words)

  
 Widespread Panic - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The founding members of the group are guitarist/singer John Bell, guitarist Michael Houser and bassist Dave Schools.
Michael Houser and John Bell ('JB') met at the University of Georgia at Athens between 1982 and 1984, and began playing music together around town as a duet.
After 18 years of non-stop touring, only pausing for studio recording and Christmas vacation, the band announced in late 2003 that they would be taking a hiatus in 2004 to spend time with their friends and families.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Widespread_Panic   (1440 words)

  
 SignOnSanDiego Special Reports -- Haunting questions:
The Stephanie Crowe Murder Case
Houser told him on the walk home that "Mike went in there and covered Stephanie's mouth." Houser said he took care of the rest of the business.
Houser's mother, Suzie, would testify later that her son often speaks slowly and calmly when he is talking to someone who is agitated.
And buttressing their conclusions regarding Aaron Houser was an observation by Lawrence Blum, an Orange County psychologist who watched the teen' s interrogation on a TV monitor at the Escondido police station.
www.signonsandiego.com /news/reports/crowe/crowe4.html   (3310 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Aaron Houser, 21, (pictured, right) was called to testify in the trial of Richard Tuite, who is on accused of the slaying of Stephanie Crowe in 1998.
Houser said he had a falling out with Michael Crowe, the victim's brother, over a video game that Michael had failed to return.
Houser, Joshua Treadway and Michael Crowe were originally charged in Stephanie's murder.
www.officer.com /news/IBS/knsd/news-2181267.html   (343 words)

  
 detail   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Michael "Mikey" Houser, guitarist and singer for the rock band Widespread Panic, died Saturday after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Houser released a statement last month explaining his illness and saying he would not participate in its summer tour.
Houser began playing in 1982 with the band's vocalist, John Bell, while both were attending the University of Georgia.
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 White Houser
Houser's nickname of "Panic" (describing his shy demeanor on stage) became the basis for the band's name.
Houser also fought in the Korean War as commander of a fighter squadron and commander of U.S.S. Constellation in the Vietnam War.
From 1962 to 1963 he served as military assistant to the Secretary of Defense, director of aviation plans and requirements of the U.S. Navy from 1968 to 1970, commander of carrier division two of the U.S. Atlantic and Mediterranean Fleets from 1970 to 1972, and deputy chief of naval operations from 1972 to 1976.
www.artistbooking.com /trips/227/white-houser.html   (972 words)

  
 Michael Houser MP3 Downloads - Michael Houser Music Downloads - Michael Houser Music Videos
It was Houser's diverse guitar playing that many seemed to focus on (resulting in accolades from such fellow talented guitarists as Gov't Mule's Warren Haynes), as he incorporated bits of jazz, blues, and rock into his own style.
Although he valiantly tried to carry on with his music career, Houser was forced to come off the road during the summer of 2002, as he died shortly thereafter in his home on August 12, 2002, at the age of 40.
The Michael Houser Music Fund was created shortly thereafter by his friends and family, with donations benefiting the Athens Academy (a school which encourages children to pursue their interest in music).
www.mp3.com /michael-houser/artists/70431/biography.html   (407 words)

  
 cmj.com | new music first
Following his recent announcement that he was suffering from terminal cancer, Widespread Panic guitarist Michael Houser has passed away at the age of 40.
Houser died at home in Athens, Georgia, on Aug. 10, as a result of complications from his illness, which was reported to be pancreatic cancer.
Houser was a founding member of the popular jam band, which formed nearly two decades ago at the University of Georgia.
www.cmj.com /articles/display_article.php?id=34595   (119 words)

  
 Jambands.com | Features | Michael Houser: Remembrances and An Archival Band Interview | 2002-08-25
Mikey Houser and family walked out of the front door of the hotel, handed the valet driver their ticket and waited on their ride.
Houser, head down and eyes hidden behind his hair, erupted with a flurry of notes that reverberated off the ancient walls of Red Rocks and rang into the Colorado night.
As friends and fans gather around the country to exchange stories of Widespread Panic’s Michael Houser, Jambands.com spoke with some of the musicians that have shared the stage with him over the years.
www.jambands.com /Features/content_2002_08_25.11.phtml   (4499 words)

  
 The Escapist - Archive - Trial Begins in 'Dungeons & Dragons' Killing
Michael was in Juvenile Hall when 600 people gathered at the Crowe family's church to attend a memorial for Stephanie.
Michael Crowe and Treadway allegedly confessed after police told them they failed a test involving a controversial device that claims to detect deception by analyzing voice patterns.
Houser denied being involved with the killing but did give police a detailed account of how he would have committed a murder.
www.theescapist.com /crowe1.htm   (1293 words)

  
 Michael Houser   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
As a living memorial to Michael and his love of music, the family requests that contributions be made to The Michael Houser Music Fund.
Michael was always aware that it was you, the fans, who allowed him to do what he loved.
Michael would be absolutely devastated if the band did not continue as Widespread Panic.
www.widespreadpanic.com /michaelhouser.asp   (497 words)

  
 Rolling Stone : Widespread's Houser Dead at Forty
Michael Houser, lead guitarist and a founding member of the southern rock jam band Widespread Panic, died in his home at age forty on Saturday, August 10th from complications related to pancreatic cancer.
The band cancelled a scheduled tour through Europe last spring when Houser's illness was first diagnosed, but he continued to play with the band during the first part of its summer tour.
Houser is survived by his wife Barbette, his son Waker and his daughter Eva.
rollingstone.com /news/story/5934417/widespreads_houser_dead_at_forty   (493 words)

  
 The Day Jobs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Today marks the 3 year anniversary of the passing of Widespread Panic co-founder and original guitarist Michael Houser from pancreatic cancer.
Since that time, Houser's guitar playing - as unique as it was - has left its mark on thousands of fans.
Houser was the anti-rock star and he is remembered today.
www.dangpow.com /~dayjob/2005/08/michael-houser-rip.html   (162 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Door Harp: Music: Michael Houser   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
WP is still one of the greatest bands of all times but the passing of Houser truly shows the power he added to the mix.
The exact opposite is presented; we are given the vulnerable side of Michael Houser, voiced in a humble, yet powerful manner.
I had no idea who Michael Houser was and had no preconceptions when I popped this album into the CD player.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00006JJ1I?v=glance   (1210 words)

  
 JamBase | MICHAEL HOUSER | JAN 6, 1962 - AUG 10, 2002
In a universe where lead guitarists are as flashy as laser beams and pyrotechnics at an arena concert, Michael Houser chose to play his guitar with neither pomp nor circumstance; sitting in a chair at the corner of the stage...
Houser was the central nervous system, synapses firing pulses of electricity with every thought, every movement, every sound...
Whether we knew Michael Houser or not, we certainly felt like we did: we made room for him in our lives and in our hearts and now that space is a little bit emptier.
www.jambase.com /headsup.asp?storyID=2808   (846 words)

  
 Remembering Widespread Panic’s Michael Houser | DivingIn2Memphis
Michael Houser was a guitar genius, a poet, a friend, a father, and an entertainer.
It's the best way I find to connect with Houser on a daily basis, all this music he left for us, including that which the band is still making new to this day.
With Houser that was mostly knowing him through absorbing his guitar at the highest possible volume.
divingin2memphis.com /node/view/225   (2996 words)

  
 The Anniston Star - Widespread Panic has come through a year of change
Houser died Aug. 10, 2002, after a short bout with pancreatic cancer.
As Houser’s illness became obvious, fans as well as the other band members were concerned about how his loss would impact the band.
Eventually, Houser stopped playing so he could go back to his home in Athens to spend his last days with his family, away from the stress of the road.
www.cleburnenews.com /entertainment/2003/as-music-0807-0-3h06q3252.htm   (1846 words)

  
 mtv.com - News - Widespread Panic Co-Founder Dies Of Cancer
Michael Houser, lead guitar player and a founding member of Athens, Georgia, jam band Widespread Panic, died at his home August 10 from complications due to pancreatic cancer.
In addition to being an accomplished musician, Houser was an optimistic and enthusiastic guy who cherished being with his friends as much as he treasured playing music with them.
Houser planted the seeds of Widespread Panic in 1982 when he started jamming with vocalist John Bell in college.
www.mtv.com /news/articles/1456974/20020812/story.jhtml   (901 words)

  
 CONNECT - Michael Houser
Guitarist Michael Houser was the long-time leader of the Athens, Georgia-based jam band Widespread Panic, before sadly passing away in 2002 after a bout with cancer.
Born in Boone, North Carolina, on January 6, 1962, Houser formed the nucleus of Widespread Panic while attending the University of Georgia in Athens during the early '80s (the group's name was based on Houser's nickname at the time, 'Panic').
By 1988, the group was signed to the Capricorn label - issuing a total of seven albums for the label over an 11-year span (including such early band classics as 1988's Space Wrangler and 1...
musicstore.connect.com /artist/102/643/0/1026430.html   (101 words)

  
 Fans descend on the 'holy city' for Houser [RockAthens.com]
A number of the band's fans came to Athens to mourn the death of Widespread Panic guitarist Michael Houser, whose passing is noted on the theatre marquee.
Houser, 40, was a founding member of the band which formed in Athens in 1982, and his nickname, ''Panic,'' was the inspiration for the name of the band.
Houser finished an acoustic/instrumental album with Keane in the spring -- Keane accompanied Houser and recorded the CD, and Widespread Panic's Domingo ''Sunny'' Ortiz played percussion.
www.onlineathens.com /cgi-bin/rockathens/stories.cgi?/stories/081302/roc_20020813038.shtml   (1105 words)

  
 COURTTV.COM - TRIALS
"I asked [Houser] what went down and he told me Michael went in and kept her quiet, held her mouth and he took care of the rest," Treadway told a detective on the Feb. 10, 1998 tape.
Later, he said Houser and Michael Crowe plotted the killing for two or three weeks and told him from the start his job would be to get rid of evidence.
He described Houser as "cunning" and manipulative and said Michael Crowe was interested in "the Gothic torture deal" and liked to dress in fl.
www.courttv.com /trials/tuite/021903-pm_ctv.html   (831 words)

  
 B-P's Jamborees, 1920-1937
Held in conjunction with the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley, the Jamboree brought together over 12,000 Scouts from the Commonwealth.
History of the World Jamborees from ScoutNet UK courtesy of Alan Houser and Troop 24, Berkeley, California.
From Alan Houser and Troop 24, Berkeley, California.
www.pinetreeweb.com /bp-jamborees.htm   (258 words)

  
 Widespread Panic's Guitarist Dies - Aug 12, 2002 - E! Online News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Aug 12, 2002, 9:40 AM PT Michael "Mikey" Houser, the singer-guitarist whose bluesy riffs helped drive the jams for Widespread Panic, has died of pancreatic cancer.
Houser and vocalist John Bell first hooked up in 1982, when both were attending the University of Georgia.
Houser is survived by his wife, Barbette, and son, Waker.
www.eonline.com /News/Items/0,1,10379,00.html   (600 words)

  
 Widespread Panic Live At Oak Mountain Review By Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Michael Houser (G-d rest his soul) was one of the most aggressive guitar players in rock at his peak.
Houser was a focused individual and his guitar playing told the story.
This is the first time I had the opportunity to enjoy the WSP lineup visually with Michael Houser onstage, now I can understand more clearly why his shoes were so difficult to fill after actually watching him play.
www.enjoythemusic.com /magazine/music/0304/widespreadpanic.htm   (388 words)

  
 SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Metro > Stephanie Crowe Murder Case -- Tuite jury sees tape of teen's original ...
A videotape of the eight-hour interrogation at the Escondido Police Department was shown by the defense to jurors hearing the case against Richard Tuite, a transient now on trial for allegedly killing the 12-year-old.
Asked why Michael Crowe would want to kill his younger sibling, Treadway said he knew Michael was jealous and had developed "pure hatred" for his sister.
After the killing, Michael Crowe called Treadway from the police station and told him that someone had broken into his house and killed his sister, Treadway told the detective.
www.signonsandiego.com /news/metro/crowe/20040329-1732-tuite-late.html   (667 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Journeys such as Ward and Houser have made are a bounty from which to draw great work.
Michael Webb has worked with such artists as Mark Germino and The Sluggers, Igmo, and is a "jewel" with Stacey Earle and The Jewels.
A native to Columbia, Kentucky, Michael Webb is well remembered in these parts for his early hi-jinks in Rock and Roll.
www.heavywoodbrand.com /press.html   (1503 words)

  
 JamBase | MICHAEL HOUSER:: SANDBOX ('05 SUPERCAT)<
Houser became aware that he was suffering from pancreatic cancer partway through the recording process.
Houser was always the "Anti Rock Star," seated on stage, almost hiding from the lights and screaming fans.
Michael Houser was a wonderful musician and is greatly missed.
www.jambase.com /headsup.asp?storyID=7827   (1112 words)

  
 PROGRESSIVEWORLD.NET: REVIEWS BY KEITH "MUZIKMAN" HANNALECK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
As a central part of the group Widespread Panic he gained the respect and admiration of the band’s fans and peers for helping to change the perception and popularity of jamband music with several years of outstanding contributions.
It is very similar to the feel and atmosphere created on a new age album in that a spiritual tone is set and held throughout the recording.
This is unmistakably Michael Houser in his element.
www.progressiveworld.net /houserm.html   (299 words)

  
 .: Print Version :.
A pair of incumbents and four challengers are seeking a trio of terms on the Santa Maria Public Airport District Board of Directors Nov. 2.
Pilot/aircraft mechanic Michael Houser, 44, said dissatisfaction with "fiscal responsibility" at the airport prompted his bid.
Houser, who manages his wife's dental practice, cited the $1.5 million to renovate the terminal and replace the roof - "That ran over budget by a million dollars, I think it was." The district budgeted $950,000 for the terminal project; by completion, it spent $1.3 million for the terminal and roof.
www.santamariatimes.com /articles/2004/10/21/news/local/news13.prt   (1153 words)

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