Johnny Cash

Born: Kingsland, AR, 1932

Years Active: 1959-2003

Member of: Johnny Cash & the Tennessee Two

Influenced by: Carl Smith, The Carter Family, Hank Snow, Ernest Tubb, Tex Ritter, Hank Williams

Genre: Country

Biography: Johnny Cash was one of the most imposing and influential figures in post-World War II country music. With his deep, resonant ...

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Rock Almanac: February 26, 2008

Feb 26 2008 3:00AM by Gaylord Fields

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Spinner.com: On This Date in 1932: Johnny Cash is born as J.R. Cash to Ray and Carrie Cash, in Kingsland, Ark.The Almanac Advises for February 26: "While black clothing is strongly associated with mourning, it is also often worn by serious musicians, such as in...Read more

IFLTS: 'I Won't Back Down,' Johnny Cash

Dec 11 2007 9:00AM by Kate Nash

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Spinner.com: 'I Won't Back Down,' Johnny CashFrom 2002's 'American III: Solitary Man'I really love the 'American Recordings' series. They all really hit a nerve with me. They make me think and feel melancholy and emotional, and also empowered. 'I Won't Back Down'...Read more

Top 11 Wacked News Headlines in '07

Nov 29 2007 7:30AM by Kim Davis

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Spinner.com: 2007 was a memorable year in music thanks to the plethora of antics, albeit sometimes cringe-inducing, from some of the pop and rock world's most colorful characters. While we've covered the spectrum of utterly Wacked News on Spinner, here we...Read more