Johnny Cash's last 4 albums have all been for the "American Recordings" label and produced by Rick Rubin. They are some of the most amazingly moving pieces of music ever put down on tape. My personal favorite is the "Unchained" CD from a few years ago with Johnny covering Soundgarden's "Rusty Cage". Absolutely incredible stuff.
Agreed 100%, and if the name Rick Rubin that GVAC mentioned above doesn't ring a bell for rap and hip-hop fans, well, I can't help you....
Why would Ron be amazed at Cash? My guess is because Cash is still kicking [a miracle itself], and making music. How many rock acts have kept on keepin' on as long as Cash? Come to think of it, Cash's career may pre-date Rock Music itself.
Maybe Music Itself; I mean day-ummm he's old!
Anywhoo...
Cash, like BB King, George Carlin and a few others demand our respect. Not demand meaning you Must; I mean they deserve it. BB and Carlin, each 70-ish [?] have cut down their touring; BB only does about 100 dates a year.
If you didn't catch the sarcasm above; 90% of rock acts dont have that busy a touring schedule; and I'm guessing that's been why Cash, BB, Carlin, and the rest are indeed old, but they matter.
PS: Whoever invented the Gay Spider-Man animated sig deserves some sort of medal. I can NOT look at that and not laugh. Frigging Priceless.
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