Country star Tommy Cash, younger brother of Johnny, dead at 84
nypost.comconfirmed his death in a Saturday Instagram post. “I knew him for over 50 years,” museum founder and CEO Bill Miller wrote. “Tommy Cash was a loyal supporter of the Johnny Cash Museum and a very beloved member of our extended family as well as a highly respected member of the music industry.“This great man will be deeply missed by his friends and many loyal fans around the world,” he continued. “Please keep Tommy’s beloved wife, Marcy and his family in your prayers.”Tommy was born in Dyess, Ark., on April 5, 1940, Billboard reported.
Likely inspired by his big brother, he enlisted in the Army and was an Armed Forces radio DJ before eventually performing with Hank Williams Jr.’s band.His voice and look resembled Johnny, who he honored with the song “My Brother Johnny Cash” on his 2008 album, “All I Care About — Shades of Black.” Tommy Cash’s career didn’t take off until 1965, when he landed his first record deal before releasing his debut album “Here’s Tommy Cash” three years later, Billboard reported.
He scored two more Top 10 hits on Hot Country Songs in 1970 with “Rise and Shine”and “One Song Away,” the outlet said, adding that the Cash brothers joined forces in 1990 on “Guess Things Happen That Way.” Cash’s death came the day after the 21st anniversary of Johnny’s death on Sept.
12, 2003, from diabetes complications. He was 71 and heartbroken over the death of his wife, June Carter Cash, earlier that year.
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