Working For Johnny Cash 

Dave mentioned legendary producer, David Ferguson. Here are two videos I made with him that you need to see. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qXoYN2I5_oA.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-p20iqHeu7Us.html

As a longtime Dwight Yoakam fan, I'm very happy to hear he helped Dave get to the funeral.

2 years after Johnny died his son, John Carter Cash, invited me to their family's property to play some songs I wrote. We hung out in Johnny's cabin which was also his home studio. They told me Dylan recorded there. John Carter was super kind but after I played him my stuff he said, "Well, I like it a lot...but it's not Nashville." My heart broke. I had just driven from my home in Oklahoma and was only 19 at the time. I still think about what I could have done different, because if I had written something a little more "Nashville" a pat on the back from the Cash empire would have meant a lot for my young songwriting self-esteem. But it was fun and I eventually played with a bunch of amazing old Appalachian musicians, more in the traditional Southern Appalachian vein.

I play many styles of guitar, but it all started listening to Johnny Cash. Never got to see him live, though I met his brother Roy, and, believe it or not, his mother. This was great! Thanks Otis and Dave!

I'm not a fan of country music but loved Cash. He was a real musician.❤️

Otis O absolutely love you bringing us these awesome historical voices that deserve their voice be heard. Not only that but you ask the questions that I would I'll never be a pro musician I am a player since I was a kid and music has saved my life. Well other than Jesus but next is music I love it all man, I feel like I have known you for years in the straight up human being that you are I am grateful to hear the many videos that come up in my list. I just moved from Californiw back to Colorado and feeling very lost at the moment listening to this video gave me comfort in a down to earth huqm experience, I don't know where I'm gonna land cus nothing feels right to me on a personal level Colorado isn't hitting my life maybe expectations are in the way. Thanks man for doing what you do brother really.. much love God Bless

These are fantastic interviews!! Otis, you do a wonderful job of guiding but not dominating the conversation. Dave is absolutely one of the best communicators and great at painting a picture for us. I don't even know about the music industry, only the stars. I am absolutely impressed. Btw, very endearing to hear about how kind some of these stars can be, like Dwight and Johnny!

Thank you, Otis. You're documenting a part of history which might have well been lost without you.

Dave ROE makes the essential case for why young rockers could get totally into country style. It is only a short distance from punk rock. This interview is classic.

My favorite interview so far, ty Otis! Saw this guy w Dwight and always wondered who the coolest bass player was/is.

" Greatness comes to Great Guys ! Thank you for sharing ! "

You had me at Vern Gosdin. Man I miss that guy. What an incredible experience Mike! Practical jokes and all.😂

Thanks for that one Otis . Dave Roe is a treasure . ☮❤🎶

I loved the Johnny Cash albums that Rick Rubin produced. It was a shock at first, but maybe the greatest shock in music of my lifetime.

SO right! Twin Reverbs are crazy loud!

What a great story. There is an old saying we have that says fake it till you make it. I do that a lot during jams with bluegrass elitist around here in Virginia. They usually cut me some slack ✌️🌻

Never heard these great stories of his humanity, only the bad ones were ever talked about. Thank you.i

Was he playing with Dwight when Eddy Shaver had the guitar gig? I would like to hear anything about Eddy Shaver. Thanks for doing these videos. I get a lot of joy from them. Johnny Cash was THE man, end of story.

Yeah, a Fender Twin on 10 will most definitely blow yer hair back. I bet that sounded incredible. Being real is always going to be punk rock. It don't matter if you're playing a Les Paul Jr. or a fiddle. Awesome video.

wow , nice move by Dwight

You know John could have snapped his fingers and had any upright bass player he wanted come running, to give Dave a chance like that just shows the true grace Johnny Cash had. I was lucky enough to see him in a smaller venue, Humphreys by the Bay, in San Diego in the late 80's with June. It was before the big resurgence, he was doing all the old stuff and doing it very well still. He truly filled up the place with his presence when he walked out on that stage, for 90 minutes I didn't hardly blink, I didn't want to miss a thing.

This is an awesome story. My first hero was and remains Johnny Cash. And every story I hear about him is the same. A legendary good man!!

This dude is so authentic and seems so real! It’s no wonder he’s worked with everyone, very likable guy

Man everytime I think you've topped the best of stories another one comes along. Wow this is the good stuff from the people that were there. Excellent stuff. Keep up the good work and thanks for all you do.

I agree that Johnny died missing June, one of the greatest love story. Thanks as always Otis, great interview (the rest of it, lol!). Blessings y'all!

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Thank you Dave Roe for your generous testimony and honest reflection. You built a great musicians life. Hope you get a lotta miles ahead in that private jet, you earned it. And Otis, you’re doing good work with these interviews illuminating the musicians life . Love the background. Thanks and keep at it

Great interview!! I remember seeing Johnny singing Ghost Riders In the Sky on The Muppets Show. I thought how is this even possible!! In 2003 I heard them play Chattanooga City Limit Sign on XM radio!! It took me about 18 years to finally get The Baron on cd for that song!! The Sun stuff is just stellar!! Long live the man in black!!

Hey Otis, great interview, Johnny Cash and Dwight Yoakum are both greats in the country music world. Thanks friend for the cool video 😎 📹 .

My band showcased at SXSW at a club in South Austin in '89. The place was packed, and we had the management of the Desert Rose Band checking us out. It was a great show for us and we were feeling pretty pumped. We heard Cash was playing down at Raven's (became Emo's) and so we went down to check it out. Cash had the stripped down band (I believe Roe was playing) and as they blasted through their set all I could think was "compared to this, we're total crap". We had to go back to the drawing board. Johnny was absolutely the real deal even at that stage of his life.

This interview brings tears to my eyes... for all the good reasons.

I love these great stories! Like so many others, Johnny was one of my favorites. Yesterday I was listening to "MATADOR " & "IRA HAYES". God he had so many great songs! I to was so shocked that June passed first. The love they had for each other, I wasn't surprised when Johnny went. Although it still hurt when I heard he passed. I watched his last performance, with a small room of fans,here on RU-vid. It was devastating to see how frail,The Man in Black had become! John & June will always be in my heart & memories until I to leave this world. Thank you again for sharing these great memories!❤

Man this is so cool!!!! That’s the mark of a true musician. Much respect to Johnny cash!

These videos with Dave are epic! This cat's got the stories! I saw his son play drums at a few of the Jerry Reed tribute nights at Douglas Corner and 3rd & Lindsley. Great to see the bloodline carrying on. Thank you, Otis!

The deep and steady voice Johnny Cash had was mesmerizing to listen to. And what a treasure of music he left the world. Music which will be listened to LONG after we have all passed. I don't doubt Johnny sings for the Lord now and often.

Amazing story as always. Its always good to here positive stories about the icons you love and respect.

Mighta been 30 years ago, saw them perform with the Carters in KY to damn near nobody. I prayed to hear “Big River” & they closed the show with it. I walked in alone but left with more

That's one of the best interviews I've seen for what interested me.

I was a close friend and business partner with johnny and June.Naturally I met Dave Roe great bass player and a great man

What a story, and a beautiful one that lends Johnny to the legends of this industry instead of infamy.

I've always kinda considered Johnny Cash country punk.

A great story and clearly Cash had some very fine qualities.. Also much respect to Yoakam for getting Dave to the funeral. There have been some very fine folk in the music biz. They should get more credit.

Man, I’ve been there, I’ve been replaced a couple times, and a couple times I busted my butt to fit in.

Great interview Johnny was a great man and his story tells it.W.S. Holland was a great drummer it must have been the best gig anyone could get what a break JC gave Dave.

Thanks for keeping those who have departed alive. Their sounds & lyrics molded many of us, as well as putting their biographies to song.

Dang ! Mention of Roy Husky jr ! Cool.

That was awesome. I saw Johnny around town periodically throughout my life. His son, John Carter, was my same age and went to a local school and we would cross paths as well. I would see him at Morrison's Cafeteria, picking John Carter up from the skating rink, and in the line waiting for a movie. The last time I saw John was in line for the Highlander 2 I believe. He was truly the nicest guy ever. A buddy of mine was in rehab with him. He said the same thing.

This is great (as they all are)! Thanks Otis for putting these out!!

A great story and show of where talent and generosity marry up to make a synthesis of where the sum is greater than its parts.

Cash must've just taken a liking to Dave Roe (in addition to considering the recommendation by Hugh to Cash's publicist). Very unusual that Cash hired a guy to play stand-up bass that turned out didn't know how to play the stand-up bass, then Cash paid for lessons so that he'd learn how to play it. That's hilarious... and a bit puzzling? Yep, you'd think a man of Cash's stature just would've hired a top musician that already knew how to play it. He must've taken a liking to Dave Roe, and he probably heard something in the man's initial bass-playing that touched something in him, that he knew could be developed. Made the dude's dreams come true.

Bass never gets no love! But when you hear it you know it

This series with Dave Roe have been exceptional. Working with Johnny Cash must have been amazing.

All folk and country music fans know that G-d’s voice sounds like J.R. Cash. Thank you for preparing, posting, and sharing these superb oral histories of many music artists.

Great hearing these memories. Thanks 🙏

This segment is amazing. I discovered Cash as a 25 year-old, grunge-rocking bartender in Seattle, 1994. Our chef played “Oh What a Dream” on the Jukebox one Sunday-morning, and I fell in love with just about every cash song I heard after that. My parents were also rockers, so I wasn’t exposed to ANY Cash growing-up.

I could listen for hours to these behind-the-scenes stories. Johny Cash was a big deal in our family from the 60's onward and my dad liked to copy Luther Perkins style on the guitar. Dave Roe is a great musician and a big thanks goes out to him for sharing these stories!

Awesome interview, such a wonderful and sincere man. Thanks for sharing your memories, Dave Roe.

These are really wonderful, Otis. Thanks so much for bringing the stories.

Wow. What an amazing guy and I like the way you let him just talk. I’m sure he has a lot of stories. Man, if only I could chat with him for one day. Hell, I would be thrilled to jam with him too. I dig rockabilly and Johnny Cash boom chicka stuff. That’s my guitar style all day long.

I can for sure verify that Bob Wooten's guitar was extremely loud. I was fortunate enough to play with him and the opportunity to be in the punk version of the Tennessee 3 band. One thing that wasn't mentioned here was Bob's wife... Bob would tell me to play it like the record and then to be told by Bob's wife, play it how I told you to play it. She was too much for me and I unfortunately had to leave. I wasn't a member, just getting more or less seeing how the feel was for everyone.

Loved johnny cash since I was a kid him n June were incredible together too and it's impossible to say which song is my favourite because he has soo many good ones but faves r big river walk the line orange blossom special ring of fire 🔥 .... Rip johnny and June.we will not ever forget you .

Dave is an outstanding bass player! Loved the time he was in Cash’s band. Him, Bob, WS gave Cash that simple sound again and he was at his best during that time. Those mid 90s live performances were among his very best!

I never knew how loud Johnny Cash's shows were though. The fact that Bob Wootton had all the knobs on his amplifier turned all the way up, is absolutely insane.

Johnny and June are the definition of good people. Lenny Kravitz tells a great story about them on Rick Rubin's podcast. It will put a tear in your beer.

Hey Man..I have been playing 41 years and NEED A BREAK LIKE THIS. .I Can't imagine a guy that can only play a few notes on bass I'd a guy playing cowboy chords getting a gig playing with a major artist..Cash must have liked you..or maybe he didnt ,like the other options of bass pkayers...lol....either way you had tge break of your life my man....pay it forward...hope some guy who loves the instrument like I do can be as lucky. Hint hint...ha...totally awesome story....Johnny Cash was ALWAYS playing in my Paws truck as a kid

DID HE PAY IN CASH 💵 💵💵💵🙈⚠️‼️😲✅

Thanks Otis. For many of us 60’s kids it was The Johnny Cash show NOT the Ed Sullivan Show which gets cited so much. Dylan,Kristofferson,Clapton etc. etc. Great interview!

Terrific interview My take ... best one yet! How likeable is this guy? Dig this... I could listen to him for hours. Cash was gracious, allowing the time for Dave to develope... outside his comfort zone, growing, expanding his craft. I wish I'd caught Cash in this iteration live... that high SPL stage sound I bet was powerfully exciting. I'm intrigued. Curious about the Vogue show referenced previously, I'm guessing that was a high stage SPL show as well? Love to have experienced that, or hear any recollections of the sound that night. I know it's terribly unhealthy for one's hearing, but I fondly recall a handful of events whereby the stage sound, supported by the PA, was just at another level. I recall being viscerally bathed in clean, high level, full body live experience ... clean, loud, live. It can elicit wonderfully exciting and fulfilling feelings. Playing out. Live music. ("musician's ear plugs" products help, but most don't work right for me, I've tried several ... the challenge is lack of detail. My faves damp down the harsh high SPL mid-highs adequately without losing too much clarity. What results is a nice, warm bass heavy tonality.)

You know, I think most folk's consider, and I can't really argue with them, Hank Sr to be "The King" of Country Music, and still other's will argue for George or Merle, can't really protest either of those choices as well, but for me, it's hand's down Johnny Cash, the Man was simply like Elvis, bigger than life! I must say that I'm surprised this video is so short, after all those year's with JC, Dave must have an incredible amount of epic stories, Hell, some maybe he can even tell! 😉 Btw, I agree with you Dave, losing the love of your life will kill you quick as anything. 🙏 RIP Johnny & June ✝️

Thank you both. These videos somehow just keep getting better. God Bless.

When Dave mentioned Brian Farmer my ears perked up. I worked with Brian in 1983 in the crew for "Atlanta". Tony Ingram brought him on the gig. I was Tony's drum tech. Dave may have known Tony and/or his brother Randy who played bass tor Merle Haggard. Sadly, both Tony and Brian are gone now. Those were great times.

incredible story. such great history. thanks so much for sharing. thanks so much for posting. the insight and connection to the punk vibe is spot on and crystal clear.

Rest In Peace to the great Brian Farmer who Dave mentioned. He went on to tech for Warren Haynes after Johnny. Really good guy.

R.I.P Dave. Sad loss.

Absolutely extraordinary interview. I was right there right in the middle I could see everything. I have loved to Johnny Cash since I was a child and I am 52 now. Thank you so much to both of you for this interview

2 SVT's and 2 8-10 cabinets!! I used 1 SVT and 1 8-10 cab and it used to make my pants leg wave in the breeze! Best bass rig ever made IMO

"Everybody wanted it to work. That's why it worked" Amen. Mr. Roe is so Real. So talented. Y'all worked together?

Your guest mentioned that he just played with Setzer on his new album... can you have his talk about playing with Brian Setzer ??

My wife was due about a week before a Johnny Cash concert. Live at San Quinton on 8 track at around 9 years old was where it all started for me. I decided not to go because I felt it was inconsiderate to my wife. Two years later JC passed. Not going has been one of my life’s bigger regrets. I imagine Cash would have approved of my decision however.

I was at the Dwight Yoakam show the night after Johnny died. Dwight came out and talked to the audience; he was very emotional and his voice was hoarse from talking on the phone to Billy Bob Thornton half the night. I thought how's he going to sing? But he blew us away. Broke into Ring of Fire a few times. I think this was before you joined him, but Keith Gattis was on lead guitar.

Great interview! You should get Dave Row to expand upon how he got Brian Farmer the gig as Johnny's guitar tech. It's humorous to say the least.

SO crazy, my friend and I were just talking about Johnny Cash this morning. We had a long conversation about the Rick Ruben stuff. Thank you both for sharing these great stories. One thing I have to agree with is the Fender Twin. If anyone shows up at my gig with one that I hired I send them home. Those things are disgustingly loud. I love old Fender amps, never had a desire use one.

Good one Otis. I notice you've done some interesting ones lately and must catch up. Thanks my friend. If you don't love Johnny Cash, you must be dead or something.

glad to have been a part of the legacy ... Cash was my friend, and he trusted me ... he canceled other players, who were going to audition, when he hired Dave, after my recommendation. That was a helluva compliment to both Dave, and me!

This is incredible! I grew up on Johnny Cash - between albums and the TV show, my dad actually would wear out his albums. This insight is amazing! Thanks for doing this.

Otis, I and many others appreciate what you do. Thanks for all the great videos.

Awesome !!! Would love to hear more Dwight Yoakum stories. Thx Otis; )

Yes they were loud, 2 SVT's and Cash telling him to turn up? LOL I had one and it was LOUD when I needed it to be.

What an unreal interview!!! Dave seems like a really smart guy that know when it is time to really put in the work. Love to hear more of his stories!!!!

Just confirmed my long-held belief that Johnny Cash was an icon who deserves our reverence.

Great interview. The upright is never loud enough. I wore my suspension out carrying an upright and big cabinets to gigs.

Johnny Cash will always be one of my favorite people. All Johnny had to do was talk, let alone sing and I was fixated on everything he had to say. Johnny Cash was a very special man. We miss you so much.

Dave thanks for sharing your experiences working for Johnny Cash. Hard to imagine what life would be like without his music. Timeless.

Catching this guy not knowing how to play and going i’ll give you 6 months..I found that legitimately moving.

Great story hey Otis why is Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash so important to Country music in Nashville

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3:32 Brian Farmer of Govt Mule (Warren Haynes Twin) RIP Brian Miss ya !!!

I never met Johnny or saw him play live unfortunately, but when I heard the news I cried like a baby and can still cry if I'm not careful. That evening I went up on stage with my acoustic and played Folsom Prison Blues. As I was walking on that stage there were a few big ole school bikers that said "don't mess this up boy."

cool stuff…Brian Farmer was an amazing dude..he was hilarious and entertaining

Thank you, Otis 🙏 Helluva story, and a great break into the big time. Always liked Johnny Cash. He just seemed to be very salt of the earth and human. Be good to you 🤍💛