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Easy DIY Johnny Cash Costume Guide
John R. Cash was one of the best-selling artists ever to exist. He is considered a country music legend and versatile in that he has recorded in various genres. He was recognized for his rebelliousness, increasingly somber and humble demeanor, and trademark all-black stage wardrobe, earning him the nickname the “Man in Black.”
To dress like Johnny Cash, you will need a Black dress suit paired with black shoes. Then, add a short black wig and a black belt to the look. Finally, finish off the costume with a guitar.
About Johnny Cash
Cash was born to impoverished cotton farmers in Kingsland, Arkansas. He gained fame in the mid-1950s in the emerging rockabilly scene in Memphis, Tennessee, following four years of service in the Air Force.
A highly successful artist, Cash sold over 90 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. His music often explored themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption. His music spanned various genres, including country, rock and roll, rockabilly, blues, folk, and gospel, earning him induction into the Country Music, Rock and Roll, and Gospel Music Halls of Fame.
