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John Cowan

American musician · United States · On the map · Musicians · Born 1952 · age 74

John Cowan is an American vocalist and bass guitar player known for working in progressive bluegrass. He was the lead vocalist and bass player for the New Grass Revival.

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Cowan became the band's bassist in 1972 after the departure of original bassist Ebo Walker and was noted as being the only member of New Grass Revival not to come from a bluegrass background. He was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in 2020 as a member of New Grass Revival. He is also known for a longtime association with The Doobie Brothers.

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United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1952 · age 74

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