Johnny Cash — Timeline
Key moments in the life of Johnny Cash.
1932
Born J. R. Cash on February 26 in Dyess, Arkansas
1955
Released debut single 'Cry! Cry! Cry!' on Sun Records
1956
Released 'I Walk the Line,' which became his signature song and major hit
1968
Performed at Folsom State Prison, recording 'Live at Folsom Prison'
1969
Released 'Johnny Cash at San Quentin Live,' recorded at San Quentin State Prison
1970
Won Grammy Award for Best Country Album for 'Johnny Cash at San Quentin
1977
Married June Carter on March 1; collaborated on multiple albums together
1984
Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame
1994
Released 'Visions of Johnny Cash,' marking career resurgence
2003
Died on September 12 in Nashville, Tennessee at age 71