Who Was Johnny Cash?, Jim Gigliotti
Who Was Johnny Cash?, Jim Gigliotti
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Who Was Johnny Cash?

Author: Jim Gigliotti, Who HQ

Series: Who Was?

Narrator: Jason Culp

Unabridged: 1 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/07/2022


Synopsis

Was Johnny Cash always the rebellious "Man in Black" that we remember him as today? Find out in this biography from the #1 New York Times bestselling series that takes us from Cash's childhood on an Arkansas cotton farm to his first days in rockabilly through his most famous years as a country music legend and icon of American songwriting.

Due to his wide range of musical talent and an incomparable career spanning forty-nine years, Johnny Cash has been inducted into the Country, Rock and Roll, Rockabilly, and Gospel Halls of Fame. He also won 18 Grammys and 9 Country Music Association Awards. Who Was Johnny Cash? lets young readers learn about every step in Johnny Cash's groundbreaking musical career. As one of the best-selling American musicians of all time, Cash, born JR Carter, was known for his rich, deep voice and musical style that featured a chugging, train-like beat.

About The Author

Jim Gigliotti is a writer based in Southern California. A former editor at the National Football League, he has written more than 50 books for readers of all ages, including biographies for young readers on Olympian Jesse Owens, baseball star Roberto Clemente, scientist Nikola Tesla, and musician Stevie Wonder.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Ben on December 24, 2022

Read as part of the Christmas tradition. He had a tough life. But makes me want to listen to more of his music.......more

Goodreads review by Becky on June 26, 2022

First sentence: J.R. Cash burst through the back door of the family's house in Dyess, Arkansas, one day in 1947. As usual, he was singing. Premise/plot: One of the newest titles in this biography series by Penguin is of Johnny Cash. (I've always called them "big head" biographies. But apparently they......more

Goodreads review by Sophie on October 30, 2023

This introduction to the life of Johnny Cash offers a nice run down of his personal and professional life, noting he was not just a Country singer but also a Gospel singer, this book does not attempt to paint a portrait of a perfect man but of a real one who attempted to learn the lessons of his own......more

Goodreads review by Danielle on May 24, 2024

I really like this book. I was a curious how they were going to handle his drug addiction, but I think that they did a very good job for a book on this level for children. I definitely think it’s an appropriate book for a classroom.......more

Goodreads review by Janet on September 30, 2024

I grow up listening to Johnny Cash. My mom was a fan of country western music. I now appreciate all types of music. I learned a lot about JR Cash that I did not know before. I am glad I listened to his story.......more