John R. Cash (born J. R. Cash; February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was an American country singer-songwriter. Most of Cash’s music contained themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, especially in the later stages of his career. [4][5] He was known for his deep, calm bass-baritone voice, [a][6] the distinctive sound of his Tennessee Three backing band characterized by: train …