Johnny Cash

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This is the definitive biography of music legend Johnny Cash by the leading authority on the star. This major new biography is a full & frank account of the late country legend Johnny Cash (1932-2003) an artist who ranks with Elvis Presley & Frank Sinatra as one of the 20th centurys major singers. Written by Michael Streissguth a leading authority on the singer & the author of Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison" & " Ring of Fire" it is the first full-length biography of Johnny Cash since Christopher Wrens was published more than 30 years ago. This biography is unauthorized
- though written with the full backing of Cathy Cash (Cashs daughter from his first marriage)
- & provides a far more rounded view of the singer than previous books such "A Man Called Cash" which stops short at the final stage of his life & Cashs autobiography which has many gaps. Although a fan of Cash Streissguth is not afraid to approach the less romantic side of his subject. The book is propelled by Streissguths unrivalled knowledge of his subject as well as thorough research including interviews with individuals close to Cash throughout his life visits to key locations (Arkansas Memphis Nashville) & examination of archives such as those of Sony Music & the Country Music Foundation. " Johnny Cash: The Biography" is a must-read for new fans who have recently discovered the man in black through the Oscar-nominated film Walk the Line as well as those who have loved his music for years."