Johnny Cash

Country Musicians

Johnny Cash was an American singer-songwriter whose music often explored sorrow, moral tribulation and redemption. Known for a deep bass-baritone voice and an all-black stage wardrobe, he rose to fame in the Memphis rockabilly scene during the mid-1950s. His work crossed country, rock and roll, rockabilly, blues, folk and gospel. His signature songs included "Folsom Prison Blues", "I Walk the Line" and "Ring of Fire".

Born: February 26, 1932, in Kingsland, Arkansas
Nickname: Man in Black
Record sales: More than 90 million records worldwide

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Article: Johnny Cash (English Wikipedia)
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