Remembering: Johnny Cash

The singer songwriter was easily one of the most influential artists in the 20th century. Known mostly for his country music, he also played rock and roll, blues, gospel, and folk. One of the most famous parts of his life was the romance he shared with June Carter.

Born in Arkansas, February 26, 1932, he served in the United States Air Force 1950-1954, in Germany, as a Morse Code Interceptor Operator, working on snatching Soviet transmissions from the air waves. He was the first operator to pick up the news of Josef Stalin's death.

It was in Germany that he formed his first band. His second band would be the one that would get him noticed. On December 4, 1956, whilst Cash and the Tennessee Two were cutting tracks, Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis dropped by and an impromptu jam session occurred, that would end up leading to a multi state tour for the lot. Cash's career would last until the day he died, September 12, 2003.

Unfortunately, throughout his career he battled with addictions to alcohol, prescription drugs and, at times, illegal drugs as well. Because of this he served jail times, which only added to the outlaw image his songs had given him.

Johnny Cash, would most want to be remembered for three things. His music, his love for June and his family, and for serving God. No matter his struggles, he always found his way back to his Saviour.