8 Stellar Johnny Cash Classic Rock Covers
The legendary Johnny Cash passed away 14 years ago today (September 12), and in a career that spanned six decades, there was one thing he could do better than nearly…

HOLLYWOOD – SEPTEMBER 12: Tributes are left on the star of Musician Johnny Cash on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on September 12, 2003 in Hollywood, California. Johnny Cash died September 12, 2003 in a hospital in Nashville, Tennessee while being treated for a stomach complaint. He was 71.
Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesThe legendary Johnny Cash passed away 14 years ago today (September 12), and in a career that spanned six decades, there was one thing he could do better than nearly anyone else: Cover a song and make it his own.
In honor of his life, we look back at some of our favorite Johnny Cash classic rock covers.
Johnny Cash Classic Rock Covers – Tracklist
“In My Life” (The Beatles)
“Bridge Over Troubled Water” (Simon & Garfunkel)
“One” (U2)
“Redemption Song” w/Joe Strummer (Bob Marley)
“I Won’t Back Down” (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers)
“God’s Gonna Cut You Down” (Bill Landford & The Landfordairs)
“I’m On Fire” (Bruce Springsteen)
“Have You Ever Seen The Rain” (Creedence Clearwater Revival)
Erica Banas is a rock/classic rock blogger that loves the smell of old vinyl in the morning.