John Cowan
Best known for
Bass
John Cowan is an Ohio-born bassist and high tenor singer whose sixteen years as the lead vocalist of New Grass Revival defined the band's sound — later anchoring The Doobie Brothers and the John Cowan Band, and a 2020 IBMA Hall of Fame inductee with New Grass Revival.
- Born August 24, 1953 in Minerva, Ohio.
- Lead vocalist and bassist for New Grass Revival, joining in 1972 after original bassist Ebo Walker's departure.
- The only member of New Grass Revival not coming from a bluegrass background; rooted in garage rock and the Beatles.
- Stayed with New Grass Revival for sixteen years until they disbanded in 1990.
- Bass player for The Doobie Brothers from 1993 to 1995; rejoined as touring bassist in May 2010.
- Known for high tenor vocal range; leads the John Cowan Band as a solo artist.
- Inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in 2020 as a member of New Grass Revival.
- Extensive session and collaboration work with Steve Earle, Wynonna Judd, and Rodney Crowell.
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New Grass RevivalPlayed on recordings with New Grass Revival
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Sam BushPlayed on recordings with Sam Bush
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Dan CraryPlayed on recording with Dan Crary
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Drew EmmittPlayed on recording with Drew Emmitt
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John CowanPlayed on recording with John Cowan
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Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky ThunderPlayed on recording with Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder