Primarily known for his songs and singing, Johnny Cash (February 26, 1932 - September 12, 2003) was also an actor and author. He played both country and gospel, with smatterings of other genres, and his hits include “Folsom Prison Blues,” “I Walk the Line,” “Ring of Fire,” and “A Boy Named Sue.” He was born in Kingsland, Arkansas and named J.R. When he enlisted in the Air Force, they insisted he have a name instead of an initial, and he started using John R. He married Vivian Liberto in 1954, and they had four daughters and remained married until 1966. In 1968, he married June Carter, and they had one child. They remained married until June’s death in May of 2003. Johnny died less than four months after June of complications from diabetes.
Recommended Resources
Fade to Black: Johnny Cash 1932-2003
Contains a biography of the iconic singer, CD and book reviews, photographs, and news about him.
http://www.unratedmagazine.com/Document.cfm?Page=Articles/index.cfm&Article_ID=127
A variety of resources related to the late country singer and actor are put forward, including discography, video, photographs, biographical data, an online discussion forum, and an online store.
http://www.johnnycashonline.com/
Viewers are invited to share their vision of Johnny Cash, using a custom drawing tool to create a personal portrait of the man, which will be combined with art from other participants and integrated into a collective whole, a music video for "Ain't No Grave", derived from these unique portraits. Viewers may explore the video as it now is, contribute to the project, and read the credit section.
http://www.thejohnnycashproject.com/
The Official Johnny Cash Website
This site, the official one of the singer, is now maintained by his heirs. On the site are announcements and news about him, his biography, discography, and video clips as well as the largest collection of Johnny Cash merchandise on the internet.
http://www.johnnycash.com/
This tribute site dedicated to Johnny Cash celebrates his career, from his Sun Session Recordings through his modern songs. Additionally contains a large photo gallery.
http://www.theringoffire.co.uk/
