Johnny Cash was a legendary American singer, songwriter, and musician known for his deep, distinctive voice and for pioneering a style of music that blended country, rockabilly, blues, and gospel. He was born on February 26, 1932, in Kingsland, Arkansas, and passed away on September 12, 2003. Cash's career spanned over five decades, during which
La Jolla Playhouse is producing the world premiere of 'The Ballad of Johnny and June,' which is co-written and directed by former Playhouse chief Des McAnuff