Described by Rolling Stone as "pure Americana heart and soul", The Bastard … Read Full Bio ↴Described by Rolling Stone as "pure Americana heart and soul", The Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash are the voice and vision of songwriter Mark Stuart. Since forming the band in 1995, he's performed with most every major artist in the Country and Americana music community. Stuart was personally given permission to use the band's name by Johnny Cash himself.

He was also honored by the Man in Black with an invitation to record songs at Cash's own home in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Two other iconic music legends, Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard, were also early believers who were instrumental in helping Stuart get his start.

With the release of their critically acclaimed debut CD"Walk Alone" in 1999, the Bastard Sons quickly proved they were no novelty act. With strong songwriting and great musicianship, the Sons' quickly jumped to the forefront of the growing Alternative Country Scene. No stranger to the road, their constant touring and hard work have built the band a loyal grass roots following both in the States and abroad.

Whether performing in front of thousands at a Festival in the US or Europe, or playing all night in a Texas dance hall, for Stuart it’s all about respect. "The Bastard Sons never were, and never will be, a Johnny Cash tribute band." It's always been about honoring the musical ideals of our heroes, and paying respect to the originality, integrity, and independence that made those artists who they are. Our goal was always to find our own road, and to continue to keep the sounds and traditions of American Roots Music alive.

Stuart and the Bastard Sons have released 5 outstanding CD’s: Walk Alone, Distance Between, Mile Markers, Bend in the Road, and their latest New Old Story. Their music has been featured in Film, Television, and compilation CD's around the world.

Distance Between
Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash Lyrics

We have lyrics for 'Distance Between' by these artists:

Fivefold Life goes on, on a busy street Rain falls down, can't…
Laila Mach Ever hear of a once upon a time And how they…
One Without So many sleepless nights I have Been trying to understand m…
School of Language Ah lahmlahlah Ah lahmlahlah I met this girl late last year …
Staring Back Memories of pale skin force me to detain the urge…

We have lyrics for these tracks by Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash:

1970 Monte Carlo I pour myself behind to wheel Too tired to think and…
440 Horses Four hundred forty horses Driving wheels of this chrome and …

Ain't No Tellin' Sittin' and cryin' neath the Cottonwood tree Rattlin' your c…
Hard Times [Chorus] The struggle lives hard times, we do or die My whol…
Highway Bound Ever since I could remember there's been an engine inside of…
Leave a Light On Well the leaves on the trees they been falling and a…
Long Black Veil Ten years ago, on a cold dark night Someone was killed,…
Monte Carlo I pour myself behind to wheel Too tired to think and…
No Honky-Tonks Ain't no honky-tonks in this town smoky bars and neon lights…
Poor Man's Son Way out yonder and high on the hill There lives an…

Well Worn Heart Smoky bars and neon lights ain't good for romance Just one…

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