Did you know that on this day in Country Music History in 1963 Johnny Cash recorded "Ring Of Fire" at the Columbia Recording Studio in Nashville?

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It's true! Check out this live performance of the song!

Here are 5 interesting facts about Johnny Cash.

  • Roy Orbison was hi next door neighbor for more than 20 years.
  • He once broke his toes trying to kick the bars out of a jail cell.
  • He was afraid of flying and snakes.
  • He was allegedly the first person ever to be sued by the U.S. for igniting a forest fire.
  • He was once attacked by an ostrich. The attack left him with broken ribs and internal bleeding.

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