265 The Life and Music of Johnny Cash

I Love This, You Should Too

This week we are diving into the life and music of Johnny Cash. Join us as we discuss his humble beginnings, struggles with addiction, relationship with June Carter, political activism, and of course, we’ll listen to plenty of music along the way. Oh, and some Muppet Babies talk.

If you’re extra keen, you can follow along with the presentation here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1VCDB3IEZiGQXOTlRRtlvudxG8wzt5MY7yRmaAFiBlt8/edit?usp=sharing

I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha & Indy Randhawa

John R. Cash (born J. R. Cash; February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was an American country singer-songwriter. Most of Cash's music contains themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, especially songs from the later stages of his career. He was known for his deep, calm, bass-baritone voice, the distinctive sound of his backing band, The Tennessee Three, that was characterized by its train-like chugging guitar rhythms, a rebelliousness coupled with an increasingly somber and humble demeanor, and his free prison concerts. Cash wore a trademark all-black stage wardrobe, which earned him the nickname as the "Man in Black".