Guitar Slim was the stage name for Eddie Jones – a Mississippi born New Orleans blues guitarist. He was active in the 1950s and was influenced by T-Bone Walker and Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown.
Guitar Slim was an innovative performer with a wild stage act and distorted guitar tone. He influenced many later guitarists including Jimi Hendrix and Buddy Guy.
The song “The Things I Used To Do” was his one big hit (produced by Ray Charles and covered by many artists including Stevie Ray Vaughan).
Dead at the age of 32, Guitar Slim is one of many guitarists to die at an early age.
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