Born in Kingsland, Arkansas on February 26, 1932, Johnny Cash
was an influential American country and rock ‘n’ roll
singer and songwriter.

He was known for his deep and distinctive voice, the
boom-chick-a-boom or “freight train” sound of his Tennessee
Three backing band, and his dark clothing and demeanor,
which earned him the nickname “The Man in Black.”
He started all his concerts with the simple introduction
“Hello, I’m Johnny Cash.”

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”, and “Man In Black”. He also recorded
several humorous songs, such as “One Piece at a Time”,
“The One on the Right Is on the Left”, and “A Boy Named Sue”;
bouncy numbers such as “Get Rhythm”; and various train-related
songs, such as “The Rock Island Line”.

He sold over 50 million albums in his nearly 50 year career
and is generally recognized as one of the most important musicians
in the history of American popular music.

Johnny Cash died on September 12, 2003.