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Birth
Born J.R. Cash to Ray and Carrie Cash. -
Oldest borther, Jack dies in horrific accident
Johnny Cash experienced tragedy in his family at a fairly early age, when he was 12. Jack worked to help support the large Cash family, and while cutting wood one Saturday, he was accidentally pulled into a table saw killing him eventually days later due to the injuries. -
Joined the Air Force
Johnny Cash joined the Air Force and was shipped away to Germany, serving three years there. Which is where he purchased his first guitar, in Öberammergau, which cost about five dollars. -
"Folsom Prison Blues" recorded
"Folsom Prison Blues" was a song written and first recorded in 1955 by Johnny Cash at Sun records. It was Johnny Cash's first song to hit number 1. -
Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison
Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison, an album recorded live at the prison, was released 1968. -
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Lyle Lovett helps induct Johnny Cash into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. -
Death came for the Man in Black
Country music legend Johnny Cash, “The Man in Black,” died on the morning of Friday September 14, 2003 at age 71 of respiratory failure.
