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American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor, widely considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Born in Arkansas, Cash rose to fame in the 1950s with Sun Records, known for his deep bass-baritone voice and themes of sorrow, redemption, and social justice. Key hits include "I Walk the Line," "Ring of Fire," and "Folsom Prison Blues." He received multiple Grammy Awards and inductions into the Country, Rock and Roll, and Gospel Halls of Fame.

• Nicknamed "The Man in Black" for his signature all-black attire, symbolizing solidarity with the poor and oppressed.
• Struggled with severe amphetamine and barbiturate addiction throughout the 1960s, leading to multiple arrests and a near-fatal overdose in 1967.
• Revived his career with historic live albums recorded at Folsom Prison (1968) and San Quentin (1969), reigniting mainstream success.
• Married fellow musician June Carter in 1968 after a tumultuous courtship; their relationship and her role in his recovery from addiction became legendary.
• Survived a near-fatal abdominal rupture in 1983 caused by an ostrich attack on his farm, requiring extensive surgery.
• Faced health struggles late in life including autonomic neuropathy from diabetes; died of respiratory failure triggered by diabetes complications.