Johnny Cash, the Man in Black, was a singer, guitarist and songwriter whose music innovatively mixed country, rock, blues and gospel influences. Who Was Johnny Cash? Johnny Cash grew up in a poor farming community and joined the Air Force in 1950. He co-founded a band following his discharge, and within a few years Johnny Cash and the Tennessee Two had scored hits with songs like "Walk the Line." Cash's career was nearly derailed in the 1960s by a serious substance-abuse problem, but his marriage to June Carter and acclaimed album Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison (1968) put him back on track. In later years, Cash joined the country supergroup the Highwaymen and released a series of recordings with producer Rick Rubin. Early Life Cas... continue

Francis Schaeffer

American theologian

(1912 - 1984)

Francis Schaeffer was a pioneer in the field of apologetics and the development of a Christian response to the...
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Isaac Watts

Hymnwriter

(1674 - 1748)

"Joy to the world, the Lord is come / Let earth receive her King / Let every heart, prepare him room / And hea...
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Henry Martyn

Missionary

(1781 - 1812)

Martyn was born in Truro, England, where his father worked as head clerk of a merchant house. After attending ...
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