Eddie "One String" Jones

One-Man Blues Virtuoso

Eddie "One String" Jones was an American blues musician known for his unique playing style on a one-stringed instrument, which he often referred to as a "diddley bow." Despite the seemingly limited nature of his instrument, Jones was able to produce a rich variety of sounds and had a distinctive style that contributed to the blues genre. His music was characterized by its raw, emotive power and rhythmic complexity. His work gained more attention posthumously, particularly through field recordings made by ethnomusicologists interested in preserving the traditional forms of blues music. The album "One String Blues," which features Jones, is an example of such a recording, capturing the essence of his musicianship for posterity.