Johnny Cash A Boy Named Sue (1972)
Johnny Cash (born J. R. Cash, February 26, 1932 September 12, 2003) was an American singersongwriter, guitarist, actor, and author. He is one of the bestselling music artists of all time, having sold more than 90 million records worldwide. Although primarily remembered as a country music icon, his genrespanning songs and sound embraced rock and roll, rockabilly, blues, folk and gospel. This crossover appeal won Cash the rare honor of being inducted into the Country Music, Rock and Roll, and Gospel Music Halls of Fame. Cash was known for his deep, calm bassbaritone voice, the distinctive sound of his Tennessee Three backing band, which is characterized by trainsound guitar rhythms, a rebelliousness coupled with an increasingly somber and humble demeanor, free prison concerts, and a trademark, allblack stage wardrobe, which earned him the nickname The Man in He traditionally began his concerts by simply introducing himself, Hello, I m Johnny Cash, followed by his
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