Johnny Cash Quotes


I met Sam Phillips when he came in [studio] and I said, I'm John Cash. I'm the one who's been calling. And if you'd listen to me, I believe you'll be glad you did. And he said, come on in. That was a good lesson for me, you know, to believe in myself.


Citations

Cash, Johnny. Interview with Terry Gross. Fresh Air, NPR, 20 Nov. 1997.

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Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash
  • Born: February 26, 1932
  • Died: September 12, 2003
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Actor

John R. Cash was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Much of Cash's music contained themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, especially in the later stages of his career. He was known for his deep, calm bass-baritone voice, the distinctive sound of his Tennessee Three backing band characterized by train-like chugging guitar rhythms, a rebelliousness coupled with an increasingly somber and humble demeanor, free prison concerts, and a trademark all-black stage wardrobe which earned him the nickname "The Man in Black".