Biography
Birth: February 26, 1932 ~ Kingsland, Arkansas 
Death: September 12, 2003 ~ Nashville, Tennessee

John R. Cash wasn't always a singer. He was many things, not many of them successful. He tripped on drugs, went to prison, then met June Carter. After a complete turnaround in his approach to living, thanks to June Carter and his conversion to Christianity, the rest is worth reading about. To discover more about the man, follow the links... and, oh yes - when you get the chance, enjoy his songs.

Links
* Johnny Cash courtesy of (VH1)
* J.R. Cash courtesy of (World-of-Celebrities)

Contemporaries:
* Waylon Jennings - Singer ~  1937-2003
* Willie Nelson - Songwriter, Singer, Actor ~  1933- 
* Kris Kristofferson - Songwriter, Singer, Actor ~  1936-