We all remember Johnny Cash as a revolutionary in country music history. His unique voice and deep lyrics made him an innovator with his mixes of country, rock, blues, and gospel. Let’s remember this famous artist in this summary of his life from the beginning to his death in 2003.

The Beginnings

Born in Kingsland, Arkansas on February 26, 1932, Johnny Cash, started writing and singing songs when he was only 12. Since then, the boy’s talent amazed his mother Carrie.

Because of that, she decided to take him to singing lessons. However, after just three sessions his teacher was captivated with that excellent voice and told him to never take a singing lesson again to keep his raw, unique talent.

Musical Aspirations

In the late ’50s, he decided to join the U.S Air Force and was sent to Landsberg, Germany. After that, he got married and returned to Memphis, Tennessee. Later Cash teamed up with a couple of mechanics who started to rehearse in their houses.

Johnny quickly became the frontman of the group, captivating everyone with his unique synthesis of blues and country and western music through live performances.

Drug Abuse and Revival

As Cash’s popularity increased and with so many tours around the country, he began developing a drug addiction. His wife Vivian decided to file for divorce due to the absence of her husband, pushing Johnny into an emotional abyss that brought him to near-death.

Finally, in 1968, he decided to enter rehab and married June Carter, a colleague who helped him on tours.

His Legacy to the World

The rising popularity of Johnny Cash began when he started hosting the Johnny Cash TV-show, which brought together contemporary singers from Bob Dylan to Louis Armstrong. As his popularity increased, so did his health problems, which led to his death from diabetes in 2003.

Since he will be known to the world as the greatest country music singer of all time, Johnny Cash’s legacy is invaluable. Many artists continue covering his songs, such as The Cure, Depeche Mode, and Marilyn Manson.

His albums are commonly played on the radio all the time, which are like a hymn in musical history.