Johnny Cash

26 February 1932 – 12 September 2003

Johnny Cash was an American singer-songwriter whose deep voice and songs about hardship, redemption, and morality made him one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Spanning country, rock and roll, and folk, his career produced enduring hits and landmark live prison recordings.

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Born in Kingsland, Arkansas
26 February 1932

Born J.R. Cash.

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Signed with Sun Records
1955

Began his recording career at the Memphis label.

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Released I Walk the Line
May 1956

The song became his first number-one country hit.

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Recorded At Folsom Prison
13 January 1968

The live album recorded at the California prison revitalized his career.

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Married June Carter
1 March 1968

Married the singer and longtime musical partner.

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Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1992

Honored for his influence across genres.

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Released the American Recordings series
1994

His late-career albums with producer Rick Rubin won new acclaim.

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Died in Nashville, Tennessee
12 September 2003

Died of complications from diabetes.

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