"Man in Black" (or "The Man in Black") is a protest song written and recorded by singer-songwriter Johnny Cash, originally released on his 1971 album of the same name. Cash himself was known as "The Man in Black" for his distinctive style of on-stage costuming. read more
Johnny Cash wrote one of his most well-known songs, "The Man in Black" to explain just why he always dresses in black. Johnny Cash wrote one of his most well-known songs, "The Man in Black" to explain just why he always dresses in black. read more
In 1971 Cash wrote a "social injustice" protest song called "Man in Black" and in the lyrics said he wouldn't wear bright colors "till things are brighter." Cool fact: Rodney Crowell and Marty Stuart were both married at one time to daughters of Johnny's. read more
"People often say to me, 'Tell me why Johnny wore black,' Cash's drummer WS "Fluke" Holland said to Mojo magazine April 2012. "And I say it's real simple. Back then when we'd leave on tour, the longer you could wear the clothes you had on, the better it was. read more