R.I.P. Johnny Cash 9/12/03 - Beyond Tiki

S Shipwreckjoey Member San Diego, CA Joined: Nov 29, 2002 Posts: 1794	S Shipwreckjoey Posted posted on Sun, Sep 14, 2003 5:39 PM The death of Johnny Cash hit me like a hammer. It was the first thing I heard when I turned on the news that morning. My wife and I both sat up in bed simultaneously and looked at each other as if..."did I just hear that, or was I dreaming?" Johnny Cash was the real thing. His music cut across all cultural, generational, racial & musical barriers to make him one of most beloved and respected artists of the century (both of them). The world will be a worse place without him, but his work will live on, inspiring thousands to follow in his footsteps. I'd like to think that Johnny arrived at the Pearly Gates to find Warren Zevon waiting for him in the lobby. Later they hook up with Waylon Jennings and Elvis for the ultimate jam session...recorded by Sam Phillips ('natch).

The death of Johnny Cash hit me like a hammer. It was the first thing I heard when I turned on the news that morning. My wife and I both sat up in bed simultaneously and looked at each other as if..."did I just hear that, or was I dreaming?" Johnny Cash was the real thing. His music cut across all cultural, generational, racial & musical barriers to make him one of most beloved and respected artists of the century (both of them). The world will be a worse place without him, but his work will live on, inspiring thousands to follow in his footsteps. I'd like to think that Johnny arrived at the Pearly Gates to find Warren Zevon waiting for him in the lobby. Later they hook up with Waylon Jennings and Elvis for the ultimate jam session...recorded by Sam Phillips ('natch).

Post #51267 by Shipwreckjoey on Sun, Sep 14, 2003 5:39 PM