Johnny Cash
By Jonny Whiteside
Johnny Cash was one of the biggest mavericks country music ever produced. Cash was Everyman, Everywhere, an instantly recognizable figure whether in Belfast, Jerusalem or Kingston. When you hear Johnny Cash sing a song, as his friend Merle Travis wrote, "it comes out just as clear as if he's standin' on the court house steps, pounding a hammer." His rise from dire poverty in Depression-era Arkansas to the very pinnacle of international fame was rocky, dark and often dangerous. He nearly killed himself with drugs, yet through a combination of unshakable spiritual faith and an illimitable artistic drive, Cash beat the devil and... Read More
- City Of Origin:
- Kingsland, Arkansas, United States
- Genre:
- Country, Gospel & Christian
- Birthdate:
- 02/26/1932
- Death date:
- 09/12/2003
