one-man band
noun
1
: a musician who plays several instruments during a solo performance
2
: a person who alone undertakes or is responsible for several tasks
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Lowman, an electro-blues rock ‘n’ roll musician who performs as a one-man band, Low Volts, is a three-time San Diego Music Award winner. 
San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2022 In addition to the exhibit and Sherman’s slideshow presentation, there will be music from the group Los Beautiful Beast and one-man band Chris Cote. David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 The result, Outsider, positioned Taylor as a one-man band who played nearly all of the instruments in addition to singing, drumming, writing and producing. David Chiu, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021 Hill was a one-man band, trying to make sure all these units were functioning together. Greg Moore, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2021 Wolfgang has been carrying on his father's legacy, recently releasing the debut album of his one-man band, Mammoth WVH. Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2021 Wolfgang Van Halen, fresh from the release of the excellent debut album from his one-man band, Mammoth WVH, joins host Brian Hiatt for a revealing interview in the new episode of our Rolling Stone Music Now podcast. Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2021 As Wings were winding down at the start of the 1980s, McCartney returned to the one-man band format similar to his debut record. David Chiu, Forbes, 6 May 2021 Al Foul is part of the cultural fabric on the Arizona music scene, a charismatic one-man band whose sound is steeped in rockabilly, blues and old-school country. Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 12 Mar. 2021 See More
San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2022 In addition to the exhibit and Sherman’s slideshow presentation, there will be music from the group Los Beautiful Beast and one-man band Chris Cote. David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 The result, Outsider, positioned Taylor as a one-man band who played nearly all of the instruments in addition to singing, drumming, writing and producing. David Chiu, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021 Hill was a one-man band, trying to make sure all these units were functioning together. Greg Moore, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2021 Wolfgang has been carrying on his father's legacy, recently releasing the debut album of his one-man band, Mammoth WVH. Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2021 Wolfgang Van Halen, fresh from the release of the excellent debut album from his one-man band, Mammoth WVH, joins host Brian Hiatt for a revealing interview in the new episode of our Rolling Stone Music Now podcast. Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2021 As Wings were winding down at the start of the 1980s, McCartney returned to the one-man band format similar to his debut record. David Chiu, Forbes, 6 May 2021 Al Foul is part of the cultural fabric on the Arizona music scene, a charismatic one-man band whose sound is steeped in rockabilly, blues and old-school country. Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 12 Mar. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
1875, in the meaning defined at sense 1