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Birth
Born J.R. Cash to Ray and Carrie Cash. -
Death of Older Brother, Jack
Pulled onto a saw blade while cutting posts. J.R. was fishing during this time. -
Joined the Air Force
J.R. served 3 years in Germany. -
First Marriage
Married Vivian Liberto. -
Sun Records
Johnny Cash and the Tennessee Two get a record deal from Sam Phillips and Sun Records. -
Folsom Prison Blues
Folsom Prison Blues goes out and gets Top 5 Country Singles. -
Drug Abuse Begins.
Cash begain drinking heavily and taking amphetamines and barbiturates. -
Forest Fire
Cash causes a forest fire Los Padres National Forest. Government sues for $125,172 but ends up settling for $82,001. -
Kicking the Habit
While attempting suicide in Nickajack Cave, Cash had a spiritual epiphany. After this experience Cash stopped alcohol and narcotics for good. -
Death to Man in Black
Johnny Cash died at his Baptist Hospital in Nashville on September 12, 2003.
