His Dad Thought Music Was a Waste of Time
Johnny’s mom loved it when her boy sang to her. She admired his talent, and when he reached an age where his voice finally broke, she proudly told him, “God has his hand on you. Don’t ever forget your gift.” Cash’s dad, on the other hand, saw it as a complete waste of time.
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Ray Cash was a tough and rugged man who rarely showed any affection towards his kids. He told Johnny, “You’re never going to make a living as long as you have music on your mind.” Funny how Johnny ended up proving him wrong, but his dad’s attitude at the time was understandable. The family was poor, and a music career sounded way out of reach.