Johnny Cash (February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was a legendary American singer-songwriter known for his deep bass-baritone voice and his trademark all-black attire that earned him the nickname "Man in Black." Raised in Arkansas by a poor farming family, Cash grew up with gospel music and began performing on the radio as a teenager. After serving in the Air Force, he became a key figure in Memphis's 1950s rockabilly scene. Cash's music blended country, rock and roll, blues, folk, and gospel, addressing themes of sorrow, redemption, and moral struggle, especially in his later years. Backed by the Tennessee Three, his distinctive sound featured chugging guitar rhythms reminiscent of a train. He was famous for starting concerts with "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash," often followed by his signature song "Folsom Prison Blues." His classic hits include "I Walk the Line," "Ring of Fire," "Get Rhythm," and "Man in Black." He also recorded lighter songs like "A Boy Named Sue" and memorable duets with his wife June Carter Cash, such as "Jackson." Late in his career, Cash gained acclaim for his powerful covers of modern songs like "Hurt" by Nine Inch Nails. He performed free concerts for prison inmates and his career was the subject of the acclaimed film "Walk the Line." With more than 90 million records sold worldwide and inductions into the Country Music, Rock and Roll, and Gospel Music Halls of Fame, Cash remains one of the most influential figures in American music.