I really enjoyed listening to Johnny Cash: The Life of an American Icon by Stephen Miller.
That’s surprising, since I never liked Johnny Cash. … Not until Rocco insisted I listen to one of his last albums, one of the Rick Reuben “American Recordings“.
The original DJ of the Beastie Boys, and co-founder of Def Jam Records, Reuben was the last person one might guess would decide to rejuvenate the failing career of a has been.
After his success with Johnny, …
… MTV called him “the most important producer of the last 20 years.” In 2007, Rubin was listed among Time’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. …
… Rubin introduced Cash to Nine Inch Nails‘ “Hurt“, and the resulting cover version of it on The Man Comes Around would become the defining song of Cash’s later years….
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
That biography and all the Rubin produced songs are highly recommended. Especially if you’re prone to reflect on death and loss. Cash is incredibly eloquent.
Rick McCharles 
Have you seen the nike add using Cash’s version of Hurt?
I know it’s a cheezy nike ad, but it good motivation to get to the gym for when things are going well.
Elijah says hi.