It all started with four lads from London with a brash attitude and a bone to pick with the system... oh wait, that's what got us started on International Clash Day, a theme show based on a whim that became an annual event for KEXP DJs. As we thought about ongoing impact of The Clash and how their influence resonated over the future generation, we couldn't help but think of another seminal artist whose influence is perhaps even greater and broader, and who in his life was more punk than punk. Today, on what would have been his 83rd birthday, we celebrate the life and legacy of Johnny Cash as KEXP DJs play songs by The Man in Black himself, as well as covers by those who revered him and tunes by others directly inspired by his voice and spirit. Enjoy this brief playlist below and tune in to KEXP all day today!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZBaklS79Wc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mIAxDxU-yI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOHPuY88Ry4http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVxwAiGmJEY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpGdcg8TdVI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr0Vt7E7U7w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuwL3quiwhI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zgja26eNeY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dlcbz9ty_4A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swrp5mmdzG0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6183sfEDMU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8i5NLyXZdc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFVUojBfHZI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgBdAWEfeW0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aF9AJm0RFc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYTQ2n33lPI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTYgi9V34yI
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