Johnny Cash -Speedboats and Prison Gigs

WS Holland was Johnny Cash's only drummer throughout his career. WS shares stories about being on the road with Johnny Cash for all of those years.
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[@Neanderthrillz]

For anyone that hasn't heard it, Shel Silverstein wrote a sequel to "A Boy Named Sue" called "The Father of a Boy Named Sue." It's something else.

[@brianb.5473]

Otis, What a great interview . I could listen to these all day. Rest well Mr. Holland.

[@PongbyAtari]

I can only imagine how fond these memories of hanging out and interviewing WS Holland must be for you Otis. I am so thankful you were able to preserve them and share them with of of us there amazing.

[@maximem1033]

Such a beautiful Archive 😁

[@ShawnCaldwell11]

We miss you, Johnny Cash ❤

[@tomyot77]

W. S. sounds so humble and down to earth to have been part of such a historic band with Johnny Cash. The stories are a real insight into country music in the 50s and 60s. Thanks

[@chrisbrowning6102]

What a gracious gentleman.

[@johnglenn30csardas]

Somebody place a 911 call to the Library of Congress! These interviews need to be a permanent part of our national heritage! Pronto!

[@Mike583]

Just like Paul Harvey,I could sit here & listen to Mr. Holland speak of these great stories for hours! Thanks again Otis for sharing these interviews, they're solid gold!❤

[@kurt-foster5925]

Otis, what a gem! it's pieces like this that make what you do here important. a great contribution to the history of music. thanks for your efforts.

[@EldenSmith]

I'm so glad you got to talk to W.S. Holland. It is great listening to him relive the moments as he's telling you about them Otis. Thanks for this. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@genebeley]

Great interview! I was with John, June, the Statlers and the band at Folsom Prison and other concerts in California in1968-1969. I always regretted not doing more interviews and photos with each of the band members instead of just John. Check out our travellig photo exhibit by Googling exhibits USA Johnny Cash Redemption photo exhibit. Thank you for your effort in producing this historic interviee!

[@rogerwilliams2629]

One of my very favorite interviews I've ever heard

[@robbie5984]

You don’t get enough views on this. I hope these blow up. Country music hasn’t been the same in a long time and you have the biggest one person archive of its most important era. To add to the WS Holland interview… This has to be about 1954 and 1955 just before Elvis became very famous. My great grandmother‘s best friend grew up with Elvis‘s mom Gladys. She said that they were coming over to visit her while Elvis was back home. She asked my grandmother if she knew who Elvis was which she knew very little of at the time if she’d like an autograph. Her mothers best friend said Elvis walked into the kitchen the only day they were going to be there and said he would sign anything. All she had was a grocery receipt so Elvis signed the back of it while helping her carry the groceries in. My grandma gave me that grocery receipt with Elvis‘s autograph on it and it’s my most prized possession I think I’ll ever own second being my hang three signed picture disc. Thank you for the great music history.

[@folsom68ajohnnycashtribute7]

I can Confirm that what W.S. says about the difficulty of finding a Guitar Player to truly capture Luther’s playing! Have had some great guitar players that simply can’t capture Luther’s playing! 🎸🖤🔥

[@frankd4875]

My God, lying in my bed past my bedtime listening to Fluke Holland tell his Johnny Cash stories, amazing! Otis, you're a great interviewer because you let your guests talk without interruption, & when you ask a question, it's always pertinent and fits perfectly in the flow of the story being told. This one was just terrific. What an influence Johnny Cash had on some of the greats, from inspiring Merle Haggard while he was serving time at San Quentin to pursue country music as an artist, to offering a job to Marty Stuart after his gig w/ Flatt & Scruggs ended, to lifting up the nascent career of Kris Kristofferson from a studio janitor to becoming a great songwriter and one of the Highwaymen. Just wow!! Man, you're going to have to write a book someday about all these experiences you've had talking with these fine folks. I really loved your series of interviews with Kenny Vaughan and Chris Scruggs. What great guys!! Look forward to more. Cheers from Lafayette, LA.

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[@michaelsoucy7618]

so cool.thanks again.

[@joshuabradford86888]

That Interview made listener feel as if they were riding shotgun with Johnny Cash Band for his entire career. You are definitely a Blest Man Otis, your channel content is priceless American History. Thank You👍👍👍

[@Caperhere]

What a lovely, down to earth man. I looked up Shy-Drager Syndrome. Now called Multiple System Atrophy. Similar to Parkinson’s, but with added symptoms. Johnny was one of a kind, an absolute treasure. Imagine having the nerve to haul out a poem and turn it into a song on the spot. Wonderful how he could bring some light into the darkness of prison life.

[@drumsleuth]

Great interview what a great guy to listen to.Thanks Otis

[@HakubaDojo]

Absolutely GOLD! Thank you. ❤️

[@rjreddenbaker4351]

I do ring of fire with the acoustic and harmonica. Folks always love it. Those horns were magical. Great vid, Otis.

[@FOH3663]

All this additional context and details ... it's just gold.

[@donscott763]

God Bless Otis Gibbs. Not only do we get to know the great side players but the history is Irreplaceable.

[@mikeheaphy]

God Bless all these men..including you Mr. Gibbs

[@sunshine3914]

My dad thought so much of Johnny Cash, that if he ever had a boy, I’m certain he would have named him Sue.

[@tedgay8427]

Otis, you amaze me with these interviews. This was a treat. Thank you!

[@charlesbryant870]

History lessons come in different forms. Outstanding!

[@peterfarrell66]

Did *not* know Johnny Cash and the band improvised A Boy Named Sue live at San Quentin! I know they played an extra beat or two here and there, following Johnny, but it still sounded great. Carl Perkins also opened the prison shows.

[@farmerhatfield9684]

Thank you Otis. I have listened to this a few times over the years and it always brings a smile to my face and a few laughs. Thanks for giving a damn..

[@robertwynkoop7112]

Thank you this wonderful piece of oral history, comparably important to Lomax’s documentation. This would otherwise now be lost. What you do matters!

[@jeffersonspace]

This is great Otis. Made me forget about my aches/pains. Bless

[@tedpikul1]

Thanks very much, Otis and Mr. Holland.

[@scottkidwellmusic9175]

"You think you can get anything out of this mess?" What a delight! Thank you for capturing WS's stories and sharing them with us. Talk about a real humble, funny, salt-of-the-earth human being. He really was in the right place at the right time.

[@MrMarkar1959]

🎸Outstanding and Outrageous!! Great Memories. Thank You Mr Gibbs for getting me to smile this day. GOD BLESS🎸

[@michaelgregory2231]

So thankful we have ones like you, Otis, who had the foresight to recognize the unique historical value of the people you interview and present here.

[@zendixie]

WS should have written a book. I could listen to him all day. I found your channel over a year ago after it being suggested by KZbin I assume because I was a fan of Joe Chambers. Thanks to the two of you and your hard work , a much better telling of the history of folk and country has been made available . To anyone that loves this music your channel is indispensable .

[@jlore6344]

These interviews are priceless. What a treat for us! Thank you for bringing us all of these stories.

[@j1e2r1r2y1]

It don't get no better thanks otis

[@scottdenney6475]

what a wonderful interview. such a class act. thanks for sharing otis

[@bonesmalone5701]

Love Love loved it!!! Thank Otis. My Man!

[@jammininthepast]

Thank you for making me smile, laugh and bring back precious memories.

[@basura2001]

Speaking of horns on country records, the saxophone always sounds great on Merle Haggard songs.

[@ardenevox]

Fantastic interview. You are my fav, by far, audio blogger, vlogger, call it what you want, but this is right up there with any podcast like Rick Rubin's, et al. Great work, Otis. Thank you.

[@julesotis13]

thanks brother otis this fella is fanastic

[@SmilingAtheist]

Thank you WS. And thanks for sharing this.

[@waymoreblues]

Otis, this is gold. Thank you for sharing!!!

[@pamartin]

Always enjoy the archives! This stuff is great!

[@chrispfeifer7628]

I absolutely love these videos/story tellers. Thank you for getting these recordings. All of your videos are amazing, I guess I'm saying keep em coming. Peace ✌️

[@jimmyjambon9206]

Outstanding. Truly.

[@BlueTarp]

So great. Thanks.

[@thomasminarchickjr.7355]

W.S. and Bobby Bare have very similar voices

[@pauljacobs1911]

Best one yet, Otis! What a great guy with a lot of great stories. He's so down to Earth and naturally funny. What a life he had!

[@kendallbraziel5621]

Man I love these stories!

[@ministerofdarkness]

This might be favorite interview! Thanks Otis!

[@chrisbarnette7137]

Thank you for sharing and keeping these wonderful stories alive.

[@RBZ3]

Great stories Otis. Thanks!!

[@donny_doyle]

This is great. So great- American/ musical history, from the guy that made the history! Priceless...

[@slimcoogan3277]

Fantastic interview. This one was a real delight!

[@JohnnyCashFanatic]

W.S. Holland was the last member of the original and post-Luther Tennessee Three

[@mark_osborne]

Fantastic ~!

[@donscott763]

I really like the book recommendations. I bought "It Came from Memphis" and it's great!

[@johnpatterson4794]

I have been watching your videos for the past few months and have really enjoyed your interviews. This one was especially enjoyable. Thanks so much for all your hard work in making this possible.

[@trampasnewberry2626]

WS should have his own movie. What a treasure of experiences and old school gentleman

[@billbaum1706]

At least a documentary he narrates

[@sartainja]

Must have been taking some of Waylon's "LA Turn Around Pills" on that Jackson to LA to Atlanta road trip.

[@glendodge]

"Do you think you can get anything out of this mess?" Just move some of them gold nuggets out of the way and have a seat on the sofa . . .

[@sevenmileridgeband]

This is such incredible history. So great you are able to capture all this stuff. Fantastic. Thanks for all your efforts. This is hard work, and your presentation and production is excellent. I always look forward to the appearance of the cat on the audio only interviews. I had a black cat named Elvis who moved around with me a lot when I was younger, and I think about him every time I see one of these videos.

[@folsom68ajohnnycashtribute7]

Awesome! 🥁🖤🔥

[@brianmobley1720]

Awesome ✌️😎

[@tkreitler]

I had to stop and look up pictures of '48 Cadillacs. They're big but that still had to be a tight squeeze.

[@rayvoorhies7180]

WS had a wild ride in music. I've heard interviews with Marshall Grant that played with Johnny from the beginning until the late 1970's Johnny's D problems finally made Marshall leave. WS stayed till the end. Did he play on The Highway Men tours? .

[@jamesroyston7396]

That's good stuff man.

[@sartainja]

Viva the music and memory of Luther Monroe Perkins!

[@slicksnewonenow]

Gosh... I loved Fluke. He was one of the funniest, most down to earth people I ever knew. Otis- one day I have to tell you my "Fluke story". Oh, and get Dave Roe to tell you a couple, too😂.... Damn, was he FUNNY 🤣 Man, talk about leading a "charmed life".

[@johnwaynegovernmentcontrac3219]

Johnny is awesome in John Wayne's Groove Machine. 😅🤣😂

[@jasonknippa4410]

I don't think anyone truly gets over the death of someone whose had a "to the bone" impact on your life, be it family, friend, mentor, teacher or even complete stranger whose music resonates with/through your mind,body,and/or soul. The greats live on through the millions or hundreds they've touched positively and/or inspired to do something they may not have alone. R.I.P Man in black.

[@billyweeksrealsmallclosetm8484]

WOW!

[@bglrj]

Does it ever get better than this?

[@BST501]

❤❤❤

[@marcelpacheco7878]

I like your cat Otis.

[@julesotis13]

you think you can get anyhting worthwhile out of all this mess..... wow that speaks volumes.....about WS Holland, Otis Gibbs...and human natre....

[@sweatervestfest918]

" Johnny Cash helped me get out of prison "

[@willpassinault3650]

❤ any idea what the W.S. stood for ?......not even his obituary mentioned it

[@shable1436]

Miss ol fluke

[@mikesharpsongs]

PLATINUM

[@Mojoman57]

...to go with John and the boys.

[@catheryndenton1766]

I kid you not.... #smithsonian #libraryofcongress

[@raymondgeisel7116]

It won't let me hit the like button 😒

[@HughRailey]

Think you can get anything out of this, lol