First exploring a career in music during the 1960s, Simon House found a spot in the band High Tide. Serving as the band’s bassist, he eventually switched to the violin when his fellow bandmates urged him to explore the instrument. House would transition to another band during the 1970s, Hawkwind. Replacing Del Dettmar at the time, House contributed to the album Hall of the Mountain Girl. Outside of his time with the two groups, House’s talents led him to take the stage alongside David Bowie. Having performed with some of the biggest names in music, sadly, House recently passed away at 76 years old.
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For fans of Bowie, they can easily hear House performing with icons on the Stage live album. He even contributed to the hit single “Boys Keep Swinging.” With House exploring the music industry for several decades, the musician’s death was confirmed by his daughter. Using the Cleopatra Records Instagram page, the label shared a heartfelt message about House.
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Simon House “Simply Made Everything Better”
Posting a picture of the House, the label wrote in the caption, “Rest in Peace, Simon House. It’s with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our dear friend and brilliant collaborator. Simon wasn’t just a musician — he was a sonic architect who helped shape the sound of a generation. He shared the stage with legends: David Bowie, Lemmy-era Hawkwind, and Nik Turner, always leaving his unmistakable mark.”
Although helping shine the light on other artists, like Bowie, the music industry knew the impact he had. “From the art-rock brilliance of Bowie’s “Boys Keep Swinging” era to the boundary-pushing tours with Nik and Cleopatra in the ’90s, Simon’s electrifying violin and cosmic keyboard work lifted every track, every show, every moment. His vision brought depth, texture, and soul — he simply made everything better. We miss you deeply, Simon. Rest easy, my friend. Your sound lives on.”
With a life full of music and fame, House used his passion for the music industry to not just create a career but a life that was full of creativity, inspiration, and love.
(Real News, 2025)
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