Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash (February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was a vastly influential American country music singer, guitarist, and songwriter.

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February 26 - 1932 - September 12 - 2003 - American - Country music - Songwriter

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Cash was known for his distinctive voice, the boom chicka boom sound of his Tennessee Two backing band, and his dark clothing and demeanor, which earned him the nickname "The Man in Black".

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Fueled by his own rocky personal life and spiritual path, much of Cash's music, especially that of his later career, echoed themes of sorrow, moral tribulation and redemption. Hits include "I Walk the Line", "Folsom Prison Blues", "Ring of Fire", "Man in Black" and "Hurt". However, he also recorded several humorous songs, such as "One Piece At A Time", "The One on the Right is on the Left" and "A Boy Named Sue".

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Folsom Prison Blues - Ring of Fire - A Boy Named Sue

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In a career that spanned almost five decades, Cash was the personification of country music to many people around the world, despite his distaste for the Nashville mainstream. Yet, like Bob Dylan and Elvis Presley, Cash is a figure who transcends genre. He has recorded songs that could be considered rock and roll, blues, rockabilly, folk and gospel, and has exerted an influence on each of those genres. Cash was one of five performers to be inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Country Music Hall of Fame alongside Brenda Lee, Elvis Presley, Hank Williams Sr. and Chet Atkins.

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Nashville - Bob Dylan - Elvis Presley - Rock and roll - Blues - Rockabilly - Folk - Gospel - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Country Music Hall of Fame - Brenda Lee - Hank Williams Sr. - Chet Atkins

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