John Cowan Interview 

I had a great experience in 2017 at DTE (now finally renamed Pine Knob) in Michigan a year after this interview took place. I attended a meet and greet with the Doobie Brothers which was Tommy, Patrick, and John McFee. John Cowan was not there. BUT...for the first few tunes of the Doobies set (they were opening for Steely Dan), many people had not arrived and got to their seats yet....so my wife and I were right in front of John and his bass - he noticed us up and enjoying the music and directly connected with us for a couple tunes in a row. It was great to see him smile and enjoy playing so much. Thanks John!

God Bless John Cowan...what a humble “Monster”! Giving Props to Tyran Porter. Tyran is Another Melodic monster. Go back and listen to his parts..It’ll bring ya to 😭

Loved John's voice since first hearing in eh, 1980? So damn happy to see him still rockin. He is a treasure indeed!

This cat has never sold out. He defines the word "Artist".

John Cowan is an amazing talent who has been my favorite male vocalist since I first saw him with New Grass Revival in the 80s. He has a gift!!

Wife and I went to see a double show (Doobies - me &, Foreigner - wife) in Canberra in 1993. John sang the final few Doobie songs. Wife, and Lou Gramm said how do beat a performance like that. John made the Doobies the show favorite.

John Cowan is such a sweet soul. It comes through in everything he does. What a legend he is !!!

He can sing ANY genre and make it sound like HIS music.

meet John way back in '74, he was playing and singing in a YES cover band called YOU, down in Louisville, Kentucky. He mentioned one night that he was going to audition for a 'Bluegrass Band!!! I was like WHAT!!!! With a voice like his, you can do better. Turns out I didn't know about NEW GRASS REVIVAL. Boy was I wrong Thanks for proving me wrong, many great songs and contributions. "Keep on keeping on"! Stills.

Best group of New Grass Revival was John Cowan, Sam Bush, Bela Fleck, and Pat Flynn. They cut "Callin Baton Rouge" in '89. When Garth Brooks cut the song, he insisted those guys come play the recording for him because they were the best.

Love this man's music - - such a blessing.

What a great centered guy, as well as fabulous singer and player.

Me too John. One day at a time. Love you man.

Thanks for an enlightening interview and for being a bass players hero! Great musicians can learn much from this smooth 'tude. Not to mention providing music lovers with really fine stuff to groove on

Cowan is a Beast!

Why not bring back the beautiful long curly locks. I know you probably had a perm. We all change. I am just saying. I have Loved listening & watching for many years now !!

Did you play with Elvis? 3:22

Tiran was NOT the original bass player! Dave Shogren was the first with Tom and John Hartman