Johnny Cash: The Last Interview: And Other Conversations

Johnny Cash: The Last Interview: And Other Conversations - Paperback

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Johnny Cash: The Last Interview: And Other Conversations

Johnny Cash: The Last Interview: And Other Conversations - Paperback

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by Johnny Cash (Author), Peter Guralnick (Introduction by)

Johnny Cash seemed like the stuff of legend when he was alive, and even more so as he achieved something close to sainthood in death. The interviews collected here bring us closer to the actual man: brilliant, falliable, introspective, and longing for redemption.

Mythmaker, philosopher, sinner, and saint, Johnny Cash is perhaps the quintessential American icon. Though often rebellious and unruly, he rarely spoke without intention, sincerity, and a bit of poetry. Together with an introduction by music critic Peter Guralnick, the interviews here spotlight that inimitable rhetorical style, and the fascinating diversity of subjects that made him as relatable as he was mysterious. From a hopped up early interview with Pete Seeger, to a meditation on sobriety, to the last interview in which he stares calmly into the face of death, this collection brings together decades of insight as deeply profound as the unforgettable baritone of The Man in Black himself.

Author Biography

Johnny Cash (born J. R. Cash; February 26, 1932 - September 12, 2003) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, actor, and author. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 90 million records worldwide. His genre-spanning songs and sound embraced country, rock and roll, rockabilly, blues, folk, and gospel. This crossover appeal won Cash the rare honor of being inducted into the Country Music, Rock and Roll, and Gospel Music Halls of Fame.

Peter Guralnick has been called "a national resource" by critic Nat Hentoff for work that has argued passionately and persuasively for the vitality of this country's intertwined black and white musical traditions. His books include the prize-winning two-volume biography of Elvis Presley, Last Train to Memphis and Careless Love; Searching for Robert Johnson; Sweet Soul Music; and Dream Boogie: The Triumph of Sam Cooke.
Number of Pages: 144
Dimensions: 0.6 x 8.1 x 5.4 IN
Publication Date: March 16, 2021
ISBN9781612198934
Author Johnny Cash
PublisherMelville House Publishing
GenreBiography
FormatPaperback
PublishedMarch 2021
LanguageENG- English
Pages144
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash (1932 - 2003) was an American singer and songwriter who become one of the most important, influential, and respected artists in the history of music. From his monumental live prison albums to his commentaries on the American spirit to a mesmerizing canon of gospel recordings and his late-life artistic triumphs of will and wisdom, his impact on our culture is profound and continuing. He blended country, rock, blues, and gospel in his music, ushering in the Countrypolitan and Outlaw country movements. Cash was also a successful actor, writer, and activist. A statue of Cash was unveiled in the U.S. Capitol in 2024, gifted by the state of Arkansas. He is the first musician to be represented in the National Statuary Hall. John Carter Cash is the only son of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash. He is a singer, songwriter, and has produced five Grammy Award-winning albums. He owns and operates the Cash Cabin Studio in Tennessee. He is also the author of House of Cash: The Legacies of My Father, Johnny Cash. Mark Stielper has chronicled the life of the Man in Black for nearly forty years. Cash called him "my vault," and said, "he knows more about me than me." Stielper has collaborated on more than two dozen Cash biographies and documentary films, and given lectures across the United States, including at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the Johnny Cash Museum. His most recent work was the companion to this book, Johnny Cash: The Life in Lyrics.

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