Johnny Cash Dies at 71
By Dan Trigoboff -- Broadcasting & Cable, 9/12/2003 11:57:00 AM
Although best known as a recording and concert artist, legendary country-music artist Johnny Cash, who died at 71 in a Nashville Hospital early Friday from diabetes complications, had a memorable television career, including his own show from 1969-71 that featured an eclectic mix of country and cross-over musicians.His ABC variety show debut in 1969 featured folk-pop icons Bob Dylan, with whom he sang a duet, and Joni Mitchell. Subsequent shows featured Neil Young, Louis Armstrong and Merle Haggard.
The show also focused on political topics, including the plight of American Indians and the war in Vietnam.
He later hosted numerous TV specials.
Cash’s wife, June Carter Cash, from the famous Carter family of bluegrass performers, also made frequent appearances on television with the "Man in Black." She preceded her husband in death by only a few months, having died in May from heart problems.
Cash is survived by four daughters and a son.
Talkback
Related Content
Related Content
PRODUCT WIRE
