Johnny Cash Quiz: How Well Do You Know The Music Icon?

1/12 What was Johnny Cash's real name?

Johnny Cash

J.R. Cash

Ray J. Cash

John J.R. Cash Jr.

2/12 Which prison did Cash name a song after and later perform live at?

Alcatraz

Attica Correctional Facility

Folsom State Prison

Louisiana State Penitentiary

3/12 Why does one "walk the line," according to the Johnny Cash song?

"Because you're fine, I walk the line"

"Because you shine, I walk the line"

"Because you're mine, I walk the line"

"Because of the tie that binds, I walk the line"

4/12 Pre-marriage, Johnny Cash and June Carter sang a hit duet called...?

"Islands in the Stream"

"Jackson"

"Somethin' Stupid"

"My Boo"

5/12 What was Cash's best-known nickname?

"Old Black Eyes"

"The Man in Black"

"The Bad Boy in Black"

"Black Heart"

6/12 Cash's hit debut album was titled...?

'Johnny Cash with His Hot and Blue Guitar!'

'Johnny Cash with His Cold and Black Guitar!'

'Johnny Cash with His Black and Blue Guitar!'

'Johnny Cash with His Hot and Fiery Guitar!'

7/12 Which popular alternative song did Cash NOT cover in his later work?

"Hurt" by Nine Inch Nails

"Killing in the Name" by Rage Against the Machine

"Rusty Cage" by Soundgarden

"Personal Jesus" by Depeche Mode

8/12 Cash was once arrested for trespassing while...?

Picking flowers

Ice skating

Night swimming

Walking his pet dog

9/12 Cash was famous for opening concerts by simply saying...?

"Hello, I'm Johnny Cash"

"Good evening, ladies and gentleman"

"Get ready, folks"

"I'm Johnny Cash, greetings to you and yours"

10/12 A boy was given which feminine name in the popular Johnny Cash song?

"A Boy Named June"

"A Boy Named Peggy Sue"

"A Boy Named Marilou"

"A Boy Named Sue"

11/12 Who portrayed Johnny Cash in the 2005 biopic 'Walk the Line'?

Joaquin Phoenix

Brad Pitt

Leonardo DiCaprio

Dennis Quaid

12/12 Which is UNTRUE of Johnny and June Carter Cash?

Carter was Cash's second wife

They both died in the same year (2003)

Cash wrote "I Walk the Line" about Carter

Cash proposed to Carter onstage during a show