The Tennessee Three

The Tennessee Three was the backing band for singer Johnny Cash for nearly 25 years; he was known especially for his country/rockabilly style, although he won awards in numerous categories. In 1980, he reorganized the group, expanding it and naming it the Great Eighties Eight. The band provided the unique backing that would come to be recognized by fans as "the Johnny Cash sound."

The Tennessee Three
Johnny Cash and the Tennessee Three in 1961.
Background information
OriginMemphis, Tennessee
GenresCountry, rock and roll, rockabilly, blues
Years active
  • 1954−2003
  • 2005
  • 2006-2008
Past membersLuther Perkins
Marshall Grant
W.S. Holland
Carl Perkins
Bob Wootton
Gordon Terry
John Carter Cash
Many others (see timeline)
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