Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash was an iconic American singer, songwriter, and musician known for his deep, resonant voice and his distinctive blend of country, rock, and folk music. Born on February 26, 1932, in Kingsland, Arkansas, Cash became one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

He was often referred to as "The Man in Black" due to his signature style of wearing black clothing during performances, which symbolized his empathy for the poor, oppressed, and the downtrodden. Over his career, he released dozens of albums, and his music was known for its raw, honest lyrics and exploration of themes like love, loss, faith, and redemption.

Johnny Cash passed away on September 12, 2003, but his legacy lives on through his timeless music, which continues to influence generations of musicians and fans around the world. Some of his most famous songs include "I Walk the Line," "Ring of Fire," "Folsom Prison Blues," and "Hurt" (a cover of Nine Inch Nails' song that became one of his most poignant and well-loved tracks).

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You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone. Close the door on the past. You don't try to forget the mistakes, but you don't dwell on it. You don't let it have any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space.

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I'm very shy really. I spend a lot of time in my room alone reading or writing or watching television.

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Of emotions, of love, of breakup, of love and hate and death and dying, mama, apple pie, and the whole thing. It covers a lot of territory, country music does.

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Success is having to worry about every damn thing in the world, except money.

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The things that have always been important: to be a good man, to try to live my life the way God would have me, to turn it over to Him that His will might be worked in my life, to do my work without looking back, to give it all I've got, and to take pride in my work as an honest performer.

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