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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.

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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 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.

Erica Banas is a news blogger who's been covering the rock/classic rock world since 2014. The coolest event she's ever covered in person was the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Sir Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters? C'mon now!) She's also well-versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. #TransRightsAreHumanRights