As many of you may know,the legendary Johnny Cash died this past friday morning...it wasn't unexpected as many knew that his love for his wife June was so strong that he would follow her sometime soon after her death.This was a true tale of romance and everlasting love that most of us only dream about...and of course,Cash was a man no one will ever forget.I didn't know how to go about this on rosity and I know the monthly challenge is already set...but I issue a personal challenge to you to do a tribute to the man if you have the materials to do it.I don't know,I'm not a big fan of country music,but was a big fan of JC and feel a sense of loss I was wondering if any of you might share.

I loved Johnny Cash, especially in his earlier years. I didn't know his wife had passed on before he did until I read the obit. It was my understanding that he had been ill for a couple of years, but his death was still a shock to me. He will be missed, but at least he has left part of himself behind. At least when we all pass on, we'll be in good company with those who have gone before us.

I think June anchored him to this world - I was sad, but not shocked by news of his death. I'm not big on country either, but Cas has been a staple in my music collection since I was 19 and first heard "San Quentin". His music was both world weary and uplifting at the same time, hope and despair rolled together in his lyrics. He's always been sort of a hero to me, I think. I did this last night, sort of a quickie on how I feel. Evenutally the man comes around for everyone. Rob

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This was done a couple of months back, but effectively it could stand as a tribute to JC. A track from one of his less well known albums. A great man, and he will be missed. Unfortunately I didn't get the chance to see him live. I had tickets for one of the gigs in the UK which he unfortunately cancelled due to Health problems.

Well, he heard the train a'comin' a long time ago. I guess he finally decided to get on board. A great entertainer.

What a suprise to see a this mentioned here! Growing up in and around Nashville, my dad played Country records until I had my fill! Yet Johnny Cash was the only "country" artist I could ever listen to and ENJOY when all the others made me wanna puke. (Well, Only MALE artist....Patsy CLine enjoyed that special grace in my anti-Country music tastes as well) If one is familiar only with his early stuff, his work for American Recordings is wonderful. A Poser tribute would be very interesting to see.

His best tribute is a life that carries equal amounts of joy and tribulation and still walks a razor's edge to a time of his own choosing to lay his burden down. Would that we could all carry our burdens so strongly and proudly. Scarab<-the flags fly at half-mast in our hearts.

Unchained and unplugged, he'll be singing on in a LOT of people's memories.

Definitely will miss him.

We loved him and his songs....always tells us a little about ourselves. We will miss him also. Sharen

I've seen Johnny perform before he ment June. He was high and bad seats and show. 3yrs later seen him with June, Carter Family, Carl Perkins, and a clean sober Johnny. Great seats and one of the best shows ever. My mother in-law died at age 61=9 months after her husband died. I think of June and Johnny's song Jaskson. For both couples. He was one of the greats, including Elvis and John Lennon.

The fact that his popularity endured, even in this age of shameless hype, spin and self-promotion says a lot about Cash and his music. He sang about the pain that we all feel and the redemption that we all hope to find. Now wasn't that a man...