Ring of Fire: A Tribute to Johnny Cash

by Brian Mansfield, Les Leverett (Photographer)

For more than 50 years, Johnny Cash has been entertaining audiences of all ages. His winsome approach to music, combined with a raw honesty, has endeared him to legions of fans all over the world. Cash was as popular at the time of his death as ever was. His unique brand of country, folk, and rock music is currently being heard (and purchased) by young teens, as well as by his older fans, perhaps due to his steady presence on MTV, VH1, and CMT. A motion picture about Cash starring Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon will be released in 2004. Ring of Fire is a timely and fitting tribute to Cash in words and photographs. Cash was recently nominated for six MTV awards and 4 CMA awards for the same song-something that has never happened before. This collector's piece consists of words of praise from country music's finest artists, as well as entertainers from film and television. The amazing photographs are from Les Leverett, the official photographer of the Grand Ole Opry for more than 30 years. Certain to become a classic, the book also contains a CD single of Cash singing his hit tune "Ring of Fire."

Genres: Music, Biography, Nonfiction

96 pages, Hardcover

First published January 30, 2003

Reviews

[Jon Nakapalau · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was not a Johnny Cash fan growing up (kind of took a 'new wave' turn) but now I find myself really appreciating him more and more as I get older. This book is a wonderful retrospective of his life; told by those who knew him. Not only famous people, but also people who worked for him for years. A true American icon.

[madi · Rating 3 out of 5]

just a collection of short stories/tributes about johnny cash; i picked this off the shelf for a quick read at work. so many people have such great things to say about this man. if you have an extra 30 minutes to spare, i’d suggest picking up this book.

[Phil · Rating 3 out of 5]

Found in a LFL. Nice remembrance of a gifted but sometimes troubled man.

[Tim Armstrong · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very quick read, a collection of short stories and tributes to Cash compiled around the time of his death. Some of the stories were good.

[Cheryl S. · Rating 3 out of 5]

fifteen minute read--pictures of and tributes to Johnny Cash by performers and others in the music industry.