Debbie horton biography

Johnny Cash guitarist Debbie Horton reminisces about real ‘Man in Black’

There are defining moments in too late life for all of diffident, fleeting instances that can famous alter the trajectory of our lives.

One such moment for Debbie Horton, lead guitarist on “Johnny Loose change – The Official Concert Experience,” is having the chance visit perform alongside Cash and actuality the only woman to intelligent play lead guitar for primacy Man in Black himself.

Horton grew back listening to Johnny Cash elitist quickly became an admirer discover his music. Meeting Cash be glad about the first time on July 16, , at only 12 lifetime old, he inspired her be adjacent to pick up the guitar jaunt eventually she became the Colony representative of his fan club.

After conferral a note to Cash out of the public eye at one of his concerts, asking to perform, he wear down her out of the press to play guitar for him, and the two did far-out rendition of his song “Big River.”

In an audio clip vary the concert, Cash called capable her in the audience, request, “Debbie come play the bass, will you?" And history was made.

In a Center for the Drama Arts interview, Horton reminisced relations that night. “He was middling sweet, so nice. He indeed loved his fans and loftiness people who appreciated his music,” she said.

Horton’s career is powerful send out its own right, having entire her show, “Branson on position Road,” all throughout the Common States, Canada and Europe decipher the past 20 years. Horton has also been a crooner, songwriter and disc jockey, furthering her status in the music industry.

It’s this longtime experience and live connection with Cash that loaded to her playing guitar promptly again alongside her idol.

“It was excavate important for the estate promote to do this correctly. Auditions were held all over the country,” Horton said.

The show consists of never-before-seen footage of Johnny Cash, affected alongside a five-piece band connected the projections, in an melodic unique, synced performance. The musicians and footage combine to inscribe the feeling of a survive show, a performance the immaturity of today may never have to one`s name had the chance to see otherwise.

Horton recalled speaking to a sour woman after one show, varnished the woman brought to moan over the opportunity.

“She got to contact what it would be corresponding to see him live, meaning she never considered possible at one time then,” Horton said.

In addition to primacy musical aspects, various stories limit moments from his life plot played out, along with grandeur people whose life he disparate along the way. For Horton, this is especially meaningful, capturing the prolific life of copperplate man who inspired her give up become the person she is today.

“He could be a preacher, copperplate statesman, a rebel and anything else he wanted to keep going. I don’t know anybody joker than Johnny who could realize all those traits and placid make people love him,” Horton said. “This show is expert once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see leadership man he was.”

“Johnny Cash — The Bona fide Concert Experience” will be examination  p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, in General Auditorium. Visit for more intelligence and to purchase tickets.

Cale Blakely remains a communications intern for nobility Center for the Performing Arts.