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| Name = Johnny Cash |
| Name = Johnny Cash |
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| Birth_name = John R. Cash |
| Birth_name = John R. Cash |
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| − | | Alias = John Cash |
+ | | Alias = John Cash<br>The Man in Black |
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+ | | Img = JohnnyCash1969.jpg|200px |
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| Born = February 26, 1932 |
| Born = February 26, 1932 |
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| − | | Origin = Kingsland, Arkansas, |
+ | | Origin = [[Kingsland]], [[Arkansas]], [[United States]] |
| Died = September 12, 2003 (aged 71) |
| Died = September 12, 2003 (aged 71) |
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| Occupation = Singer-songwriter, musician, actor |
| Occupation = Singer-songwriter, musician, actor |
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| − | | Genre = Country, folk, folk rock, rock and roll, rockabilly, gospel, blues |
+ | | Genre = [[Country]], [[folk]], [[folk rock]], [[rock and roll]], [[rockabilly]], [[gospel]], [[blues]], [[blues rock]], [[country rock]], [[rock]] |
| − | | Voice_type = Bass |
+ | | Voice_type = [[Bass-baritone]] |
| Years_active = 1954 - 2003 |
| Years_active = 1954 - 2003 |
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| − | | Label = Columbia, American, Mercury |
+ | | Label = [[Columbia]], [[Sun Records|Sun]], [[American]], [[Mercury]], House of Cash, [[Legacy]] |
| − | | Associated_acts = [[June Carter Cash]], [[The Highwaymen]], [[The Tennessee Three]], [[The Statler Brothers]], [[The Carter |
+ | | Associated_acts = [[June Carter Cash]], [[The Highwaymen]], [[The Tennessee Three]], [[The Statler Brothers]], [[The Carter Family]], [[Elvis Presley]], [[Pete Seeger]], [[Waylon Jennings]], [[Carl Perkins]], [[Kris Kristofferson]], [[Roy Orbison]], [[Jerry Lee Lewis]], [[One Bad Pig]], [[U2]], [[Bob Dylan]], [[Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers]], [[Paul McCartney]], [[Class of ''55]] |
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| ⚫ | '''John R. "Johnny" Cash''' (born '''J. R. Cash'''; February 26, [[1932]] – September 12, [[2003]]) was an [[United States|American]] [[singer-songwriter]], actor, and author, who has been called one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Although he is primarily remembered as a [[country music]] artist, his songs and sound spanned many other genres including [[rockabilly]] and [[rock and roll]]—especially early in his career—as well as blues, [[folk]], and [[gospel]]. This crossover appeal led to Cash being inducted in both the [[Country Music Hall of Fame]] and [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]]. Late in his career, Cash covered songs by several [[rock]] artists. |
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| ⚫ | Cash was known for his deep, distinctive [[bass-baritone]] voice; for the "boom-chicka-boom" freight train sound of his [[Tennessee Three]] backing band; for his rebelliousness, coupled with an increasingly somber and humble demeanor; for providing free concerts inside prison walls; and for his dark performance clothing, which earned him the nickname "The Man in Black". He traditionally started his concerts by saying, "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash." and usually following it up with his standard "[[Folsom Prison Blues]]." |
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| ⚫ | '''John R. "Johnny" Cash''' (born '''J. R. Cash'''; February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was an American singer-songwriter, actor, and author, who has been called one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Although he is primarily remembered as a country music artist, his songs and sound spanned many other genres including rockabilly and [[rock and roll]]—especially early in his career—as well as blues, [[folk]], and [[gospel]]. This crossover appeal led to Cash being inducted in both the Country Music Hall of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Late in his career, Cash covered songs by several [[rock]] artists. |
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| ⚫ | Cash was known for his deep, distinctive bass-baritone voice; for the "boom-chicka-boom" freight train sound of his Tennessee Three backing band; for his rebelliousness, coupled with an increasingly somber and humble demeanor; for providing free concerts inside prison walls; and for his dark performance clothing, which earned him the nickname "The Man in Black". He traditionally started his concerts by saying, "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash." and usually following it up with his standard "Folsom Prison Blues." |
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Much of Cash's music, especially that of his later career, echoed themes of sorrow, moral tribulation and redemption.His signature songs include "[[Get Rhythm]]" and "[[Man in Black]]". He also recorded a duet with his future wife, June Carter, called "[[Jackson]]". |
Much of Cash's music, especially that of his later career, echoed themes of sorrow, moral tribulation and redemption.His signature songs include "[[Get Rhythm]]" and "[[Man in Black]]". He also recorded a duet with his future wife, June Carter, called "[[Jackson]]". |
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| − | Cash, a devout but troubled Christian, has been characterized as a "lens through which to view American contradictions and challenges." A Biblical scholar, he penned a Christian novel titled ''Man in White'',and he made a spoken word recording of the entire New King James Version of the New Testament. Even so, Cash declared that he was "the biggest sinner of them all", and viewed himself overall as a complicated and contradictory man. Accordingly, Cash is said to have "contained multitudes", and has been deemed "the philosopher-prince of American country music". |
+ | Cash, a devout but troubled Christian, has been characterized as a "lens through which to view American contradictions and challenges." A Biblical scholar, he penned a Christian novel titled ''Man in White'',and he made a [[spoken word]] recording of the entire New King James Version of the New Testament. Even so, Cash declared that he was "the biggest sinner of them all", and viewed himself overall as a complicated and contradictory man. Accordingly, Cash is said to have "contained multitudes", and has been deemed "the philosopher-prince of American country music". |
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===Music Videos=== |
===Music Videos=== |
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*[[Highwayman]] (with The [[Highwaymen]]) |
*[[Highwayman]] (with The [[Highwaymen]]) |
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| − | *[[Hur (featuring [[June Carter Cash]]) |
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| − | *[[I Walk the Line (Revisited)]] (with [[Rodney Crowell]]) |
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| − | *[[If He Came Back Again]] (with [[The Highwaymen]]) |
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*[[Jackson]] (with [[June Carter Cash]]) |
*[[Jackson]] (with [[June Carter Cash]]) |
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*[[Johnny 99]] |
*[[Johnny 99]] |
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| − | *[[Let Him Roll]] (featuring [[Waylon Jenning) |
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| − | *[[Rusty Cag*[[September When It Come (with [[Rosanne Cash]]) |
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| − | *[[Silver Stallion]] (with [[The Highwaymen]]) |
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| − | *[[Sixteen Ton*[[The Baron]] (featuring [[June Carter Cash]] and [[Marty Stuar) |
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| − | *[[The Devil Comes Back to Georgi (w/ [[Mark O'Conno, [[Charlie Daniel, [[Marty Stuar & [[Travis Trit) |
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Revision as of 00:42, 11 July 2019
John R. "Johnny" Cash (born J. R. Cash; February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was an American singer-songwriter, actor, and author, who has been called one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Although he is primarily remembered as a country music artist, his songs and sound spanned many other genres including rockabilly and rock and roll—especially early in his career—as well as blues, folk, and gospel. This crossover appeal led to Cash being inducted in both the Country Music Hall of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Late in his career, Cash covered songs by several rock artists.
Cash was known for his deep, distinctive bass-baritone voice; for the "boom-chicka-boom" freight train sound of his Tennessee Three backing band; for his rebelliousness, coupled with an increasingly somber and humble demeanor; for providing free concerts inside prison walls; and for his dark performance clothing, which earned him the nickname "The Man in Black". He traditionally started his concerts by saying, "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash." and usually following it up with his standard "Folsom Prison Blues."
Much of Cash's music, especially that of his later career, echoed themes of sorrow, moral tribulation and redemption.His signature songs include "Get Rhythm" and "Man in Black". He also recorded a duet with his future wife, June Carter, called "Jackson".
Cash, a devout but troubled Christian, has been characterized as a "lens through which to view American contradictions and challenges." A Biblical scholar, he penned a Christian novel titled Man in White,and he made a spoken word recording of the entire New King James Version of the New Testament. Even so, Cash declared that he was "the biggest sinner of them all", and viewed himself overall as a complicated and contradictory man. Accordingly, Cash is said to have "contained multitudes", and has been deemed "the philosopher-prince of American country music".
Early life
Career
Personal life
Last years and death
Legacy
Awards and honors
Discography
Music Videos
- Highwayman (with The Highwaymen)
- Jackson (with June Carter Cash)
- Johnny 99
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