Johnny Cash: His life in photos

In his new biography of Johnny Cash, Robert Hilburn contrasts the man Cash wanted to be (a pious, steadfast, fearless figure) with who he more often was (a loving prankster with a weakness for women and pills). Here is some of his nearly 50-year musical career, in photos.

When Johnny Cash received the Kennedy Center Honor in 1996, he was accompanied by daughter Roseanne, left, and wife June Carter Cash.  (Tyler Mallory / Associated Press )