Johnny Cash - A Concert Behind Prison Walls
Background Information: Johnny Cash [Top] Johnny Cash was an American country music singer & songwriter, known to his fans as The Man in Black & a member of the outlaw country movement. In a career that spanned almost five decades, he was the personification of country music to many Americans & others around the world who had no other knowledge or interest in that art form. His gravelly voice & the distinctive boom chicka boom sound of his Tennessee Two backing band were instantly recognizable to millions. Cash was born J,R. Cash in Kingsland, Arkansas, the son of a poor farmer. His family soon moved into a farm in Dyess, Arkansas, which was provided at little cost by the government as part of the New Deal. By age five Cash was working in the cotton fields, singing along with his family as they worked. His early memories were dominated by gospel music & radio. He began playing guitar & writing songs as a young boy & in high school sang on a local radio station. He was dubbed John upon enlisting as a radio operator in the Air Force, which refused to accept initials as his name. Posters Of Johnny CashAdditional Articles & Resources: [Top] Johnny Cash: | JohnnyCash.com | Johnny Cash's Website | IMDB Filmography | Johnny Cash Awards | Johnny Cash | Wikipedia Article * |
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