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John R. Cash(bornJ. R. Cash; February 26, 1932 September 12, 2003) was an Americancountrysinger-songwriter. Most of Cash\’s music contains themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, especially songs from the later stages of his career.He was known for his deep, calm,bass-baritonevoice,the distinctive sound of his backing band,The Tennessee Three, that was characterized by its train-like chugging guitar rhythms, a rebelliousnesscoupled with an increasingly somber and humble demeanor, and his free prison concerts. Cash wore a trademark all-black stage wardrobe, which earned him thenicknameas the \”Man in Black\”.