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Johnny Cash's birth name was originally J.R. Cash, but he had to create a new name when joining the Air Force because they wouldn't except initials.
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Jack was pulled onto a saw blade while cutting posts, at the time Johnny was fishing. Jack's death took a big toll on the whole family. After Jack's death Johnny's father abused Johnny verbally. Johnny's father believed Johnny was the one that should have died instead.
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J.R. served 3 years in the Air Force in Germany. This is what made him change his name to Johnny.
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Johnny married Vivian Liberto
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Johnny Cash and the Tennessee Two signed a record deal from Sam Philips and Sun Records
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Folsom Prison Blues goes out and ends up being Top 5 Country Singles.
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Cash began drinking heavily and taking amphetamines and barbiturates.
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Cash was arrested in El Paso, Texas for possession of narcotics.
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Cash caused a forest fire in Los Padres National Forest. The government ended up suing for $82,001
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While attempting suicide in Nickajack Cave, Cash had a spiritual epiphany. After this experience Cash stopped alcohol and narcotics for good.
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June Carter is another country artist that Johnny toured with and ended up falling in love with. Together they created hits like 'Jackson'
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Johnny arrested again in Starkville, Mississippi for trespassing on private property. He had been picking flowers. He had to spend a night in jail and got fined $36.
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At the age of 48, Cash is the youngest living inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
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Cash died in Nashville at the age of 71 from complications of diabetes. This was less then 4 months after June Carter Cash (his wife) died.
