The Man in Black

Johnny Cash died on this day four years ago. His career spanned half a century and took him everywhere from the Grand Ole Opry to Austin’s own Emo’s. His list of collaborators reads like a who’s who of the music world; Elvis, Willie, and Bono all took a turn crooning with the Man in Black. From the black land earth of the Arkansas Delta to fame, fortune, addictions, and redemption, the man lived it all. The Austin Public Library has numerous Cash recordings you can check out. We also have a nice collection of writings about and/or by him. Put on some black and grab a nice read.

Literary Cash: unauthorized writings inspired by the legendary Johnny Cash

Cash: the autobiography

I was there when it happened: my life with Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash: the biography

The man called Cash: the life, love, and faith of an American legend

Johnny Cash live at Folsom Prison: the making of a masterpiece

Johnny Cash: he walked the line, 1932-2003

Winners got scars too: the life and legends of Johnny Cash