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<h2>Early Life and Musical Influences</h2>
<p>John R. Cash, better known by his stage name Johnny Cash, was one of the most influential American singer-songwriters and actors of the 20th century. Born on February 26, 1932, in Kingsland, Arkansas, he grew up during the Great Depression, an experience that deeply influenced his music. He was the fourth of seven children born to Ray Cash and Carrie Cloveree Cash.</p>
<p>Originally named J.R. Cash because his parents could not agree on a name, he adopted the name “Johnny Cash” in 1955 upon signing with Sun Records. In March 1935, the Cash family moved to Dyess, Arkansas, where Johnny began working in cotton fields at the age of five. He would sing along with his family while they worked, an early sign of his musical inclination. The Cash farm was flooded multiple times, an experience he later captured in his song "Five Feet High and Rising." The poverty and hardship he witnessed growing up became central themes in his songwriting, often reflecting the lives of working-class Americans.</h2>

<h2>Military Service and Personal Life</h2>
<p>In July 1950, Johnny Cash enlisted in the United States Air Force. After basic training at Lackland Air Force Base and technical training at Brooks Air Force Base, both located in Texas, he was assigned to the 12th Radio Squadron Mobile of the U.S. Air Force Security Service in Landsberg, Germany. There, he worked as a Morse Code Intercept Operator, monitoring Soviet military transmissions during the Cold War.</p>
<p>During a brief period of leave in June 1951, Cash met Vivian Liberto at a roller-skating rink in San Antonio, Texas. They spent just three weeks together before he was deployed to Germany, but the two exchanged frequent love letters throughout his deployment. He returned to the United States in July 1954, and the couple married on August 7, 1954, at St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church in San Antonio. The ceremony was officiated by Vivian’s uncle, Father Vincent Liberto. The marriage produced four daughters but eventually ended in divorce in 1966, primarily due to Johnny’s struggles with substance abuse and his developing relationship with singer June Carter.</h2>

<h2>The Rise of a Music Legend</h2>
<p>Following his discharge from the military, Cash and his wife relocated to Memphis, Tennessee. There, he initially worked as an appliance salesman while studying to become a radio announcer. In the evenings, he performed with guitarist Luther Perkins and bassist Marshall Grant as a trio, eventually known as The Tennessee Three. Originally known as The Tennessee Two before Cash joined, the group played regularly in local venues.</p>
<p>Cash approached Sun Records hoping to earn a recording contract. During his audition with producer Sam Phillips, he performed mostly gospel songs. However, Phillips informed him that Sun Records was no longer recording gospel music. Instead, Cash returned with original material that better fit the label’s evolving direction, leading to his first recordings and eventual rise to fame. Though often categorized as a country music artist, Cash’s unique sound combined elements of rockabilly, blues, gospel, and folk, earning him a place among the early pioneers of rock and roll.</p>

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<h2>Later Years and Health Struggles</h2>
<p>Over the decades, Johnny Cash achieved worldwide acclaim and became one of the most admired figures in American music history. His deep, unmistakable voice and stark storytelling resonated across generations. However, his later years were marked by serious health challenges. In the late 1990s, it was initially believed that he had Shy-Drager syndrome, a rare neurodegenerative disorder. This diagnosis was later corrected to autonomic neuropathy associated with diabetes.</p>
<p>His health continued to decline, and in 1998 he was hospitalized with severe pneumonia, causing lasting damage to his lungs. Despite these challenges, Cash continued to record music, producing some of his most critically acclaimed work during this period, including the "American Recordings" series produced by Rick Rubin.</p>

<h2>Death and Legacy</h2>
<p>Johnny Cash passed away on September 12, 2003, at Baptist Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, due to complications from diabetes. He was 71 years old. His death came just under four months after the passing of his beloved wife, June Carter Cash. Despite his personal struggles, Johnny Cash's enduring legacy is one of artistic integrity, compassion for the downtrodden, and an indelible mark on American music. His broad appeal crossed musical genres and socio-political divides, solidifying his place as one of the most iconic figures in U.S. cultural history.</p>

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