Set List Special Edition - The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1992 No. 3

 Johnny Cash

Inducted by Lyle Lovett

"...personification of country music..."

(Wikipedia)

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Johnny Cash's signature songs include "Folsom Prison Blues," "I Walk the Line," "Ring of Fire," "Get Rhythm," and "Man in Black."

Point of interest - Johnny Cash was known well for all-black wear on stage...hence the nickname "Man in black."

Genres considered - Country, Rock and Roll, Rockability, Blues, Folk, Gospel

Honors -

Over 90 million records sold worldwide

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

Country Music Hall of Fame

Gospel Music Hall of Fame

Memphis Music Hall of Fame

Rockability Hall of Fame 

Point of intrigue - Rolling Stone excerpt:

"...other than Elvis Presley, Cash was the only artist inducted as a performer into both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame..."

Country Music Association Awards, Grammy Awards, etc.

Kennedy Center Honors (1996)

Johnny Cash noted that "his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame was his greatest professional achievement..." 

National Medal of Arts (2001)

Johnny Cash's personal and musical history as well as his discography and film work are overwhelming in detail, so refer to Wikipedia if y0u would like to read more.