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“In future years when overwhelmed by drugs and other pressures, he would often isolate himself and turn to music as a refuge; the purity of music was a place of comfort and affirmation.”

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Book:Johnny Cash: The Life
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Johnny Cash: The Life

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Robert Hilburn
Robert Hilburn

Robert Hilburn is a renowned music critic, born on September 25, 1939. He has had a career spanning over fifty years in the field of music criticism, known for his in-depth analysis and insightful perspectives. more

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