American Music Institution Gone

stepdaddy · Post by **stepdaddy** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 4:31 am

Johnny Cash, who was in my opinion one of the greatest has passed on. The man in black will always be remembered through beautiful hymns, powerfull ballads, and some early dark classics. Johnny had a sound all his own, and if never soldout. He'd call it as he saw it, and didn't care who didn't like it. No pampered star treatment expected here. Now reunited with June I hope Johnny can find peace he seemed to lack here on earth.

Now I must go find LIVE FROM San Quentin Prison

Vagrant · Post by **Vagrant** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 4:51 am

Two Great [and very different individuals] in the same week. Both affected most of us in one way or another. Either on an emotional level or a humorous one [or both]. Both will be missed.

mrbigg · Post by **mrbigg** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 6:21 am

oh no

i loved johnny cash..as a kid my mom took me to see him play here in vancouver - there was always something about his voice that was so real, so emotion evoking... he will be greatly missed.

ratstuph · Post by **ratstuph** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 6:35 am

As a pup, I grew up in Oklahoma and heard a lot of C & W music, much more than I was prepared to appreciate. Over that time, given that I thought I knew everything worth knowing, I failed to understand the many contributions of Mr. Cash to the world I inhabited. Since, I have come to value his influence on both varied styles of music, and my life. It is with great reverence that I note Mr. Cash's passing, and how his contributions have made this world a better place.
I hope whatever is next, is good for you Johnny. Thank you for what you left for us here.
-rats-

the spotlight kid · Post by **the spotlight kid** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 9:35 am

I just got up to hear the news,BUMMER!I was only playing Hurt dvd last night.He was a one off,and one of the last of the real men of music!Thanks for all the good songs Johnny!

Cheers the spotlight kid.

Pushbutton · Post by **Pushbutton** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 3:16 pm

I spent a good portion of last night listening to Johnny. The man was pure genius he had his own style which to me never seemed like country music. What ever song he sang or covered he did great. IMO you can not buttonhole him and say country because it was much closer to pure Americana. Roy Orbison was another with his own sound. Gonna miss you John.
PB

Greyblade · Post by **Greyblade** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 5:59 pm

Hey, guys. Don't forget that Tex's boy, John Ritter bit the radish yesterday too. Warren, Johnny, and John. Three's Company.

Greyblade

mrbigg · Post by **mrbigg** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 6:21 pm

yes what a tragedy, only 55, and he died on his daughters 5th birthday....very sad....

i spent many hours as a kid watching 3's company - was a great show!

Pushbutton · Post by **Pushbutton** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 7:24 pm

Mr Bigg
I don't understand were other people in Three's Company besides Susane Sommers? Who is 3 times as hot now since she has aged a bit.
PB

mrbigg · Post by **mrbigg** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 7:31 pm

i agree, i had a pretty serious schoolboy crush on her, and farrah fawcett too, but she didn't fair so well with age....

Pushbutton · Post by **Pushbutton** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 8:56 pm

In all fairness we apologize for those stupid posts. Afterall this is a serious thread about a great musician we have lost
PB
Mr.Bigg

mrbigg · Post by **mrbigg** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 9:03 pm

yes, i meant no disrespect at all....

ratstuph · Post by **ratstuph** » Sun Sep 14, 2003 6:49 am

My guess, not that I have any basis for it, is both Mr. Ritter and Mr. Cash would have appreciated the frivolity. Most of the people I find compelling sooner or later show their appreciation for life's folly.
R..h

stepdaddy · Post by **stepdaddy** » Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:26 am

mrbigg wrote:yes, i meant no disrespect at all....

No by all means lets stay on the subject of how we all would've loved to give chrissy a shot

Pushbutton · Post by **Pushbutton** » Sun Sep 14, 2003 5:37 pm

Hey Steppdaddy your not exempt.
PB