Oral History of Eddie Bush, interviewed by Anthony J. Kniffin, Brody R. McGrath and William S. Vaughn, 9 March, 2017

Oral History of Eddie Bush, interviewed by Anthony J. Kniffin, Brody R. McGrath and William S. Vaughn, 9 March, 2017

Songwriter, singer, and guitarist Eddie Bush was born in Princeton, a small rural town in Indiana, in 1965 and he has lived in the Lowcountry since the early 1970s. When he was four years old, his father taught him basic guitar chords and since then, he has never stopped learning and perfecting his craft. In the interview, Bush talks about the musicians that influenced him, remembers his teen years playing in Charleston and reflects about the evolution of the Charleston music scene. Bush recalls some of the most memorable moments of his career such as touring with Eric Johnson, becoming a member of the harmony group One Flew South, standing on a stage by John Mellencamp and Willie Nelson, designing his own guitar and the overwhelming public response he received for his songs “Spirit of America” and “The Thin Blue Line”. Finally, he discusses the challenges of making a living as a musician in the time of the internet and takes pride in his work as a guitar teacher. Teaching gives him the opportunity to nurture young talents and share his values as a musician.

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Charleston (S.C.)

1 hour, 8 minutes

Anthony J. Kniffin

Brody R. McGrath

William S. Vaughn

Eddie Bush

Charleston, South Carolina