It was formed after longtime bass player Marshall Grant left the Tennessee Three, and Cash extended his band.
In late 1980-early 1981 (date is unknown), Joe Allen left the Great Eighties Eight and in his place, Cash hired Henry Strezlecki, another well-known session bassist.
Stuart played bass for the band well into 1982 when Cash's future son-in-law, Jimmy Tittle, was hired to take over duties.
By late 1987/early 1988 Jimmy Tittle had returned to playing the bass and Jim Elliott on lead guitar.
This new Show Band, which at time could be up to six member was formed on the dawn of Cash's American Recordings days.
As Cash was becoming a household name again with his American Recordings success, the demand for his appearance live was as high as ever.
Backing him were WS Holland, Bob Wootton, Earl Poole Ball, John Carter Cash and for the first time in 19 years, Marshall Grant on bass.