Johnny Cash
A- Birthday
- February 26, 1932
- Age
- 93
- Height
- 0'1" (2 cm)
- Net Worth
- $25M
About
Johnny Cash was a hugely influential American singer-songwriter known for his distinctive bass-baritone voice and songs filled with themes of sorrow, moral struggle, and redemption. Accompanied by the Tennessee Three and their signature train-like guitar rhythms, Cash was famous for his rebellious spirit, somber demeanor, and free concerts at prisons. Famously known as the "Man in Black", he wore a trademark all-black stage wardrobe.
Career Timeline
Sun Records Signing
Start of his professional music career.
Hits: I Walk the Line
Breakthrough success establishes him in country music.
'At Folsom Prison' Album
Career revitalized with iconic live album.
'A Boy Named Sue' Hit
Further solidifies his mainstream appeal.
Youngest Inductee: CMA Hall
Recognition from his country music peers.
American Recordings Comeback
Partnership with Rick Rubin introduces him to new audiences.
Death at Age 71
Posthumous releases and enduring influence maintain his legacy.
