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Playing guitar practically since he could walk, Eddie Bush was inspired by a passionate love of artists like Glen Campbell, Elvis, The Beatles and The Osmond Brothers to develop his natural singing talent. By twelve Eddie discovered the larger-than-life theatrics of Kiss and, as he remembers, “I knew there was absolutely no question I would have my own band. Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen really helped me develop my playing style and for several years, it was all about guitar for me.”

He’d formed his first band before he hit Junior High and was playing club dates as lead guitarist and singer with his own original rock bands by age sixteen. Eddie has continued to build a strong following as an in-demand live performer known for his eclectic set lists, charismatic stage presence and virtuoso guitar licks. “Once I decided that music would be my career,” Eddie recalls, “I was completely dedicated to becoming a great guitar player.”

A major moment on Eddie’s career evolution happened when he discovered Texas guitarist Eric Johnson. “I saw Eric play here in town and was absolutely blown away,” he says. “I started learning about him and getting into his playing.” Unbeknownst to Eddie, Eric was also a fan of his. “Eric’s manager contacted me and asked if I would open some shows for him doing an acoustic set. Eric felt that I had such a good singing voice and talent as a songwriter that the flashy guitar playing was pigeonholing me.

With Eric’s guidance, I started paying attention to my singing and the fact that I’d developed into a serious songwriter-- things I’d been taking completely for granted. He took me out on the road with him where I played House of Blues venues doing solo acoustic sets in front of 1800 guitar fanatics each night. That success really opened my eyes that I had more to bring to the table.

In 2001, Eddie wrote the moving anthem, “Spirit of America” one week after the tragedy of 9/11. An acquaintance working at Clear Channel in Charleston asked him for a recording of the song, and soon “Spirit of America” was getting played hourly on every Clear Channel station in Charleston. The song eventually got airplay in markets all over the country, including The Howard Stern Show. Based on the success of “Spirit of America,” Charleston’s local police asked Eddie to write a song for them. He was invited to perform that song, “The Thin Blue Line” at the The National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial,in Washington, DC in front of President Bush and 30,000 police officers. “That was a big deal for me,” says Eddie. “It got me on Fox & Friends (Fox News Channels’ irreverent morning program), which was great because it was my first serious national exposure. “The Thin Blue Line” is included on Eddie Bush.

In the fall of 2004, Eddie Bush decided to record and release his debut self-titled album. It was an exciting step in his career that lead him to be introduced to Grammy winner Marcus Hummon. Songwriter guru Hummon, showed up at one of Eddie's live shows in Nashville as was impressed by his guitar-slinging talents and his abundant vocal range. At the time, Hummon was creating a trio and after that one performance, Eddie was invited to join the trio now known as One Flew South.

Formed in August 2005, the trio consists of Chris Roberts, Royal Reed and Eddie Bush. With the intention to form an entertaining vocal experience, One Flew South have uniquely taken three voices and seamlessly created one sound causing an infectious vocal combustion. One Flew South play an organic, groove laced, brand of gritty country rock, scattered with tight harmonies-- rekindling the fires of great vocal groups such as Alabama, The Eagles and Crosby,Stills and Nash. With hit songwriting smarts from the trio’s producer, Grammy Winner Marcus Hummon, One Flew South have captured songs covering a musical landscape of roots, country, rock and soul.

On November 21, 2006, One Flew South was offered and accepted a record deal from Decca/Universal Records and are currently in the studio working on their first album release.

“I live my life in and around music and it’s all I’ve ever really known,” says Eddie. “I’m really glad to have meet some amazing Industry veterans and look forward to future success. I’m definitely ready for it.”