Johnny Cash: The Biography

In life, the long-legged, guitar picking man wore many faces: on the one hand, he was a heartfelt balladeer, devout Christian, patriot, baritone voice for the downtrodden and a warm supporter of family, fellow musicians, friends and strangers in need; on the other, he was a lifelong pill addict, phi...

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Published in:Journal of popular culture 2008, Vol.41 (1), p.180-182
Main Author: Starnes, Joe Samuel
Format: Review
Language:English
Subjects:
Cash, Johnny
Country music
Drug use
Music
Political campaigns
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Summary:In life, the long-legged, guitar picking man wore many faces: on the one hand, he was a heartfelt balladeer, devout Christian, patriot, baritone voice for the downtrodden and a warm supporter of family, fellow musicians, friends and strangers in need; on the other, he was a lifelong pill addict, philanderer, establishment sell-out, ornery cuss and godfather of all that is dark in country music and rock'n'roll.
ISSN:0022-3840
1540-5931
DOI:10.1111/j.1540-5931.2008.00497_13.x