Samuel Chambers Jones, known as Stovepipe No. 1, was born on August 7, 1890, in Paducah, Kentucky, and was an American blues musician and songster. By the early 1910s, he had relocated to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he performed as a street singer and one-man band, playing various styles for diverse audiences. Jones made his recording debut in 1924 for Gennett Records but none of these recordings were issued. Later that year, he recorded for Columbia Records in New York City, releasing six sides on both the Columbia and Harmony labels. In 1927, Jones collaborated with blues guitarist David Crockett, resulting in four issued tracks by Okeh Records. His final recording session took place in December 1930 as part of King David's Jug Band for Okeh Records. Stovepipe No. 1 is remembered for his unique stovepipe playing and wearing a stovepipe hat, which contributed to his nickname.
