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Johnny Cash News

Johnny Cash to be honoured with commemorative stamp

The stamp will be produced by the United States Postal Service

  • Jan 31, 2013

New Johnny Cash museum set to open in Nashville

The other museum about the country star's life - The House of Cash - closed in 1999

  • Feb 7, 2012

Johnny Cash's bassist passes away

Marshall Grant dies aged 83

  • Aug 9, 2011

Johnny Cash photographer reveals truth behind San Quentin Prison shot

Story behind 'finger' shot unveiled by Jim Marshall

  • Mar 18, 2011

Previously-unreleased Johnny Cash songs coming on new compilation

'Bootlegs 2: From Memphis to Hollywood' is out in February

  • Jan 3, 2011

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Johnny Cash Music Videos

The Little Drummer Boy Play Video

The Little Drummer Boy

Official music video for the track The Little Drummer Boy by Johnny Cash.

The Gifts They Gave Play Video

The Gifts They Gave

Official music video for the track The Gifts They Gave by Johnny Cash.

Silent Night Play Video

Silent Night

Official music video for the track Silent Night by Johnny Cash.

I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day Play Video

I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day

Official music video for the track I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day by Johnny Cash.

The Gospel Album Play Video

The Gospel Album

Official music video for the track The Gospel Album by Johnny Cash.

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Johnny Cash Reviews

Album Review: Johnny Cash - 'American VI: Ain't No Grave' (Lost Highway)

Album Review: Johnny Cash - 'American VI: Ain't No Grave' (Lost Highway)

It's time for the Man in Black should to be left in peace

  • Mar 5, 2010

Johnny Cash

At Folsom Prison: Legacy Edition

  • Jan 16, 2009

Johnny Cash: The Legend

Retrospective of country giant comes close to fitting it all in

  • Dec 8, 2005

Cash, Johnny : Unearthed

Five discs that bear witness to the prolific and powerful final days of a monumental musical talent

  • Dec 6, 2003

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Johnny Cash Biography

John R. "Johnny" Cash (February 26, 1932 - September 12, 2003) was an American singer-songwriter, actor, and author who was considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Although he is primarily remembered as a country music icon, his songs and sound spanned other genres including rockabilly and rock and roll--especially early in his career--and blues, folk, and gospel. This crossover appeal won Cash the rare honor of induction in the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.

Cash was known for his deep, distinctive bass-baritone voice, for the "boom-chicka-boom" sound of his Tennessee Three backing band; for a 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 began his concerts with the phrase "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash.", followed by his standard "Folsom Prison Blues".

Much of Cash's music echoed themes of sorrow, moral tribulation and redemption, especially in the later stages of his career. His best-known songs included "I Walk the Line", "Folsom Prison Blues", "Ring of Fire", "Get Rhythm" and "Man in Black". He also recorded humorous numbers like "One Piece at a Time" and "A Boy Named Sue"; a duet with his future wife, June Carter, called "Jackson"; and railroad songs including "Hey, Porter" and "Rock Island Line". During the last stage of his career, Cash covered songs by several late 20th-century rock artists, most notably "Hurt" by Nine Inch Nails.

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