Johnny cash life biography

American country music singer, songwriter and guitarist Date of Birth: 26.02.1932 Country: USA

Content:

1. Early Life and Family
2. - Composed his first gospel songs in the wake of Jack's death
3. Military Service
4. Sun Records Years
5. Rise to Stardom
6. Social Commentary
7. Tumbling Years
8. - Hosted his own television show, "The Johnny Cash Show" (1969-1971)
9. Health and Passing
10. Legacy
11. - His music spanned genres including country, rock and roll, and folk

Early Life and Family

Birth and Childhood
- Born John R.

Cash on February 26, 1932, in Kingsland, Arkansas
- Part of a large, poor family
- Moved to Dyess, Arkansas, in 1935
- Worked on cotton farms from the age of 5
Tragedy and Inspiration

- Suffered the loss of his older brother, Jack, in a sawmill accident (1944)

- Composed his first gospel songs in the wake of Jack's death

- Released an album of traditional gospel songs, "My Mother's Hymn Book"

Military Service

- Enlisted in the U.S.

Air Force in 1950
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