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John R. "Johnny" Cash (February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003), A.K.A. "The Man In Black", was an American singer-songwriter, actor, and author, who has been called one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Although he is primarily remembered as a country music artist, his songs and sound spanned many other genres including rockabilly and rock and roll—especially early in his career—as well as blues, folk, and gospel. This crossover appeal led to Cash being inducted in the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Late in his career, Cash covered songs by several rock artists. Cash was known for his deep, distinctive bass-baritone voice; for the "boom-chicka-boom" sound of his Tennessee Three backing band; for his 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 started his concerts by saying, "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash. " and usually following it up with his standard "Folsom Prison Blues. " Much of Cash's music, especially that of his later career, echoed themes of sorrow, moral tribulation and redemption. His signature songs include "I Walk the Line", "Folsom Prison Blues", "Ring of Fire", "Get Rhythm" and "Man in Black". He also recorded humorous numbers, including "One Piece at a Time" and "A Boy Named Sue"; a duet with his future wife, June Carter, called "Jackson"; as well as railroad songs including "Hey, Porter" and "Rock Island Line". Cash, a troubled but devout Christian, has been characterized as a "lens through which to view American contradictions and challenges. " A Biblical scholar, he penned a Christian novel titled Man in White, and he made a spoken word recording of the entire New King James Version of the New Testament. Even so, Cash declared that he was "the biggest sinner of them all", and viewed himself overall as a complicated and contradictory man. Accordingly, Cash is said to have "contained multitudes", and has been deemed "the philosopher-prince of American country music".
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Discography
- The Original Sun Sound of Johnny Cash, 2003
- Orange Blossom Special, 2002
- Man in Black, 1971
- Just as I Am
- The Mystery of Life
- Johnny Cash With His Hot and Blue Guitar, 1957
- Songs of Our Soil, 1959
- Silver, 2002
- Old Golden Hits, 2006
- American V: A Hundred Highways, 2006
- The Best of Johnny Cash
- American VI: Ain't No Grave, 2010
- The Best of Johnny Cash (disc 1: Folsom Prison Blues), 2008
- Carryin' On With Johnny Cash & June Carter, 1967
- Hymns From the Heart, 1962
- Sings the Songs That Made Him Famous, 2011
- Johnny 99, 1983
- More of 'Old Golden Throat', 1969
- The Junkie and the Juicehead Minus Me, 2010
- Ride This Train, 2002
- American IV: The Man Comes Around, 2002
- The Sound of Johnny Cash, 1962
- Class of '55: Memphis Rock & Roll Homecoming, 1986
- The Fabulous Johnny Cash
- Bitter Tears, 1964
- American III: Solitary Man, 2000
- The Last Gunfighter Ballad, 1977
- Rainbow, 1985
- Greatest! / Now Here's Johnny Cash, 2007
- One Piece at a Time, 1976
- Classic Cash / Boom Chicka Boom, 2006
- Golden Hits, 2003
- Sings the Ballads of the True West, 1965
- Unchained, 1996
- Mean as Hell, 1965
- Ragged Old Flag, 1974
- The One and Only
- My Mother's Hymn Book, 2004
- Home of the Blues
- American Recordings, 1994
- The Rough Cut King of Country Music, 1981
- Any Old Wind That Blows, 1973
- Country Christmas
- Radioshows, 2011
- Hello I'm Johnny Cash, 1970
- From Sea to Shining Sea, 1968
- Johnny Cash Is Coming to Town, 1987
- The Fabulous Johnny Cash / Songs of Our Soil, 1999
- Johnny Cash Patriot
- The Very Best of Johnny Cash (disc 2: The Country Boy), 1996
- A Boy Named Sue and Other Story Songs, 1998
- I Walk the Line, 1971
- All Aboard the Blue Train, 2003
- Destination Victoria Station, 1976
- Everybody Loves a Nut, 1966
- Gospel Glory, 1992
- Greatest!, 2003
- American Outtakes
- Hello, I'm Johnny Cash, 1992
- Johnny Cash Collection, 2005
- Now Here's Johnny Cash, 2003
- Original Sun Sound of Johnny Cash / All Aboard the Blue Train, 2007
- The Holy Land, 1969
- Blood, Sweat and Tears, 1963
- Now, There Was a Song!, 2008
- Rockabilly Blues
- The Very Best of Johnny Cash (disc 1: The Hit Man), 1996
- America, 1972
- Water From the Wells of Home, 1988
- I Would Like to See You Again, 1978
- John R. Cash, 1975
- Christmas With Johnny Cash, 2003
- Platinum Collection, 2005
- Sings Hank Williams, 2003
- Look at Them Beans, 1975
- The Rambler, 1977
- Johnny Cash Is Coming to Town & Boom Chicka Boom
- The Man in Black
- The Adventures of Johnny Cash, 1982
- It's All in the Family
- Wanted Man, 1957
- The Christmas Spirit, 2009
- A Thing Called Love, 1972
- The Johnny Cash Children's Album, 2006
- Boom Chicka Boom, 1989
- Gone Girl, 1978
- Johnny Cash and His Woman / Give My Love to Rose
- Johnny Cash, 2009
- Johnny Cash Sings Precious Memories
- Hymns by Johnny Cash, 2001
- Heroes
- Old Golden Throat, 1968
- Happiness Is You, 1966
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The Greatest Ever.
Johnny Cash, a true great.
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