John Ray Cash ( February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was a vastly influential American country music and rock music singer, guitarist and songwriter.
Cash was known for his deep, distinctive voice, the boom chicka boom sound of his Tennessee Three backing band, and his dark clothing and demeanor, which earned him the nickname "The Man in Black." He started all his concerts with the simple introduction: "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash.".
