Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash was born in Kingsland, Arkansas, USA on February 26th, 1932 and passed away at the age of 71 on September 12th, 2003.

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Johnny Cash Stats: The most read book by Johnny Cash on Book Notification is Cash: The Autobiography, a Non-Fiction book.

Below is a complete list of Johnny Cash books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

List of The Last Interview Books in Publication Order

Numerous interviews with renowned intellectuals and writers.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Learning to Live Finally (By: Jacques Derrida)
2005
2
2009
3
Kurt Vonnegut (By: Kurt Vonnegut)
2011
4
2012
5
2013
6
James Baldwin (By: James Baldwin, Quincy Troupe)
2014
7
2014
8
2015
9
Lou Reed (By: Lou Reed)
2015
10
2015
11
2015
12
2015
13
2016
14
2016
15
2016
16
2016
17
2017
18
2017
19
2018
20
2018
21
2018
22
92019
23
2019
24
2019
25
2020
26
Frida Kahlo (By: Frida Kahlo)
2020
27
2021
28
2021
29
2021
30
John Lewis (By: Melville House)
2021
31
Janet Malcolm (By: Melville House)
2022
32
Kurt Cobain ( By: Melville House)
2022
33
2023
34
Octavia E. Butler (By: Melville House)
2023
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Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash (J. R. Cash) was born on February 26th, 1932. Johnny passed away September 12th, 2003 at 71 years old. Johnny Cash was born in Kingsland, Arkansas, USA.

Johnny Cash was a pioneering American singer-songwriter who made significant contributions to Western and country music. Drawing inspiration from gospel traditions and Southern folk, he was serving in the military in Germany when he began writing songs.

After returning to the US, he started performing with the Tennessee Two in Memphis, Tennessee, and in 1955, he signed with Sun Records. Some of his early hits, such as Folsom Prison Blues and I Walk the Line, showcased his deep empathy for the working class, and in addition to his stripped-down style, he soon earned the nickname Man in Black.

Johnny Cash found quick success even though his problem with drug addiction was already apparent. With the support of his wife, June Carter, he managed to make a comeback when he released Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison, his iconic live album.

His debut album, and the one that followed it titled Dan Quentin, showcased his prison reform credentials and revitalized his career. His music increasingly addressed social justice, even as he started hosting The Johnny Cash Show, which brought his work to the attention of wider audiences as he performed with the likes of Ray Charles and Bob Dylan.

During the 1980s, Johnny Cash’s popularity began to wane but came back strongly when he started working with Rick Rubin, the producer. Together, they produced critically acclaimed albums such as The Man Comes Around and American Recordings that won him a new cohort of fans.

For his work, Johnny Cash was inducted into both the Rock and Roll and Country Halls of Fame. Walk the Line, his 2005 biopic and his autobiographies, cemented his place as one of the most loved cultural icons in the United States.

Johnny Cash, which he published in 2021, is a work that takes readers into his life and mind as a legendary artist. The many interviews in the work showcase the major events of his career, to his reflections on topics such as redemption, fame, addiction, and faith.

Johnny delves into his triumphs and struggles as he offers insights into his persona, capturing his complexity and depth as an American icon.
In 1975, Johnny Cash published his autobiography Man in Black, as he gave an account of his career and life. He chronicles his start in rural Arkansas and how he rose to fame in the country music scene.

He writes of his Christian faith and how it influenced his life and his music. He also explains his choice of black clothing to symbolize his solidarity with the oppressed and marginalized.

The work offers insights into the man behind the Man in Black persona, his transformation, and his commitment to social issues.

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Johnny Cash: F.A.Q

When was Johnny Cash Born?

Johnny Cash was born on February 26th, 1932.

When did Johnny Cash die?

Johnny Cash died on September 12th, 2003 at 71 years old.

Where was Johnny Cash Born?

Johnny Cash was born in Kingsland, Arkansas, USA.

What was the first book Johnny Cash wrote?

The first book written by Johnny Cash was Man in Black, published in 1975.

What was the most recent book Johnny Cash wrote?

His most recently released work was Johnny Cash: The Life In Lyrics on November 14th, 2023.

How many books has Johnny Cash written?

Johnny Cash has written 7 books. 6 books in the Non-Fiction Books, 1 book in The Last Interview Series.

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