Johnny Cash, a renowned musician, was an influential figure who had a remarkable life and created numerous indelible memories for us. In this Loud List, we will provide you with an insight into the extensive influence he had on popular culture throughout the years.
Johnny Cash was present during the emergence of rock 'n' roll, and his involvement in what is now referred to as the "Million Dollar Quartet" is widely recognized. This quartet consisted of Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, and Cash himself. To start off our list, we present a moment captured on camera where Cash humorously imitates "The King," Elvis Presley.
While Cash's songs were typically serious, the musician possessed a considerable sense of humor. We present you with a delightful moment where Johnny shares laughter with comedian Steve Martin while attempting a card trick that doesn't go as planned. Later on, Cash would make appearances on Saturday Night Live and even have a cameo on The Simpsons.
However, above all else, Johnny Cash was famous for his music. He had a significant influence that transcended different genres. At one particular moment, he even moved contemporary rocker Beck to tears by praising one of his performances. As a parting note, we present Cash's last interview, in which he talks about the afterlife with MTV News host Kurt Loder.
Learn more about the story behind Johnny Cash's unexpected decision to cover songs by Nine Inch Nails.
Take a new look at the life and legacy of Johnny Cash by watching his numerous on-screen performances in the video provided below.
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