Johnny Cash - Rest in Peace

I am wearing black today in memory of Johnny Cash. I am also taking two chicks out tonight in memory of John Ritter. Life's a bitch, but it probably beats death.

One of the true originals. He stripped music down to the very basics and spoke volumes in simple, plain English.

His songs spoke to every man. Johnny was even nominated for several MTV awards this year, almost 5 decades after his first recordings.

Thanks Johnny !

http://www.cmt.com/art/art.page/johnny.cash.jhtml

I JUST found out about this, wasn't paying attention today.

Sorry to hear this, and also about John Ritter.

Johnny Cash was and is a legend. Noone like him.

I think the most awesome tribute in my eyes was Wall Of Voodoo doing a bizarre but great version of "Ring Of Fire." Made me realize who Johnny was, and how great he was as I looked into his music more.

Todd - chams_uk

Great reference to Ring of Fire by Wall of Voodoo. Outstanding version. Much different arrangement (obviously) than the original, but still a wonderful take on a great song. As a kid growing up, I always remember my dad playing his Johnny Cash LP's.

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Johnny Cash was Country's Dylan. The Grateful Dead (Big River), The Band(Long Black Veil), Dylan, The Chieftans and so many greats have recorded his songs. A voice that was instantly recognizable. Gave one the feeling he knew firsthand the pain he sung about. I saw him live once at The Ritz in NYC. I'll be proud to tell it to my grandkids. Got a nice studio outtakes of Dylan w/ Johnny circa 1969 Nashville Skyline Sessions. E-mail me offline and I'll send a copy to the first five to respond. In memory of The Man in Black.