Brian Owens
Singer
Brian Owens joins Mark Snyder to talk about his album, 'Soul of Cash,' which features his interpretations of Johnny Cash's songs. He also reflects on his time as the lead singer of the internet-famous U.S. National Guard band, Sidewinder, which performed at the White House and World Series.
Brian Owens
“Soul of Cash”
About Brian Owens
Brian Owens is an R&B and soul singer from Ferguson, Missouri, known for his album "Soul of Cash," which reimagines Johnny Cash songs with soul arrangements. He gained internet fame as lead singer of the Air National Guard band Sidewinder, whose 2011 viral video of Adele's "Rolling in the Deep" led to performances at the White House and World Series. Owens has appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and collaborated with Grammy-winning artist Michael McDonald, while also founding Life Creative STL to support community development through the arts.
In this interview
- Discusses his album "Soul of Cash" featuring soul interpretations of Johnny Cash songs
- Reflects on leading Sidewinder, the internet-famous National Guard band
- Recalls performing at the White House and World Series with Sidewinder
