Johnny Cash’s America Airs Tonight
October 23, 2008 by Scott
The two hour documentary “Johnny Cash’s America” airs tonight on the Biography Channel.
The documentary explores the prominent themes of Cash’s life including love of the land, freedom, justice, family, faith and redemption through exclusive interviews, photos and unreleased music and footage. Interviews include Cash’s sister Joanne, son John Carter Cash and daughters Cindy Cash and Rosanne Cash, childhood friends and fellow band mates as well as Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Sheryl Crow, Al Gore, Tim Robbins, Loretta Lynn, Snoop Dogg, Vince Gill, Ozzy Ozborne, Steve Earle, Merle Haggard and Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn) all of whom are connected to Cash in surprising ways.
More on the press release after the fold…
Bio Channel Presents ‘Johnny Cash’s America On October 23rd
The Bio Channel shares the unique story of one man, his music and the country that embraced him with the two-hour documentary special “Johnny Cash’s America,” premiering on Thursday, October 23 at 9 PM EST/10 PM PT.
Gibson’s 10 Greatest Live Albums From The Rock Era
June 12, 2008 by Scott
Gibson.com has a pretty cool article on the 10 Greatest Live Albums From The Rock Era. The include the following in no particular order.
- The Beatles: At The Hollywood Bowl (1977)
- James Brown: Live At The Apllo (1963)
- The Who: Live At Leeds (1970)
- Kiss: Alive (1975)
- Led Zeppelin: How The West Was Won (2003)
- Johnny Cash: Live At Folsom Prison (1968)
- Bob Dylan: Live 1966 The Royal Albert Hall Concert (1998)
- Cheap Trick: At The Budokan (1978)
- The Rolling Stones: Get Yer Ya Ya’s Out (1969)
- Allman Brother: At Fillmore East (1971)
Daily Dose 6/7 Johnny Cash - Hurt
June 7, 2008 by Scott
| “What have I become, my sweetest friend? |
| Everyone I know goes away in the end |
| But you can have it all, my empire of dirt |
| I will let you down. I will make hurt.” |
Johnny Cash was a great artist. He covered many great songs and put his own twist into songs done by Rock artists such as U2, Beck, Tom Petty, Danzig, Depeche Mode and here, Nine Inch Nails.
Reznor was flattered when asked if Cash could use this song and was also a bit hesitant. He didn’t want it to be gimmicky. After viewing the video, this is what he said: