John Bowman
Best known for
Guitar
John Bowman is a North Carolina-born multi-instrumentalist and tenor singer whose Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver tenure (1991), seat in J.D. Crowe and the New South, and founding role in The Boxcars made him one of the most flexible utility musicians on the contemporary bluegrass circuit — later turning to Christian ministry.
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- Multi-instrumentalist who plays banjo, guitar, mandolin, fiddle, and bass.
- Joined Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver in 1991 as guitarist and tenor singer.
- Briefly toured with Alison Krauss & Union Station (1993–1994).
- Spent twelve years touring with Grammy-winning gospel group The Isaacs after marrying Becky Isaacs in 1994.
- Co-founded IBMA-award-winning supergroup The Boxcars in November 2009 with Adam Steffey, Ron Stewart, Harold Nixon, and Keith Garrett.
- Joined J.D. Crowe and the New South in 2008 as bassist.
- Earned a Grammy nomination with The Boxcars and a Dove nomination for his solo work.
- Earned a degree in Christian ministries from Oakland City University (2010); left The Boxcars in 2014 to pursue ministry.
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The BoxcarsPlayed on recordings with The Boxcars
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John BowmanPlayed on recordings with John Bowman
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Adam SteffeyPlayed on recording with Adam Steffey
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Doyle Lawson and QuicksilverPlayed on recording with Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver
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Larry Sparks and the Lonesome RamblersPlayed on recording with Larry Sparks and the Lonesome Ramblers
