This article is about the band. For the group of state representatives, see 2023 Tennessee House of Representatives expulsions.
Backing band for Johnny Cash
The Tennessee Three
Johnny Cash and the Tennessee Three in 1961.
Background information
Also known as
Johnny Cash and The Tennessee Two (1955-1959/1960)
The Tennessee Two and Friend (1959/1960)
Johnny Cash and The Tennessee Three (1959/1960-1980)
The Great Eighties Eight (1980-1989)
The Johnny Cash Show Band (1989-2003)
Origin
Memphis, Tennessee
Genres
Country
rock and roll
rockabilly
blues
Years active
1954−2003
2005-2008
Past members
Johnny Cash Luther Perkins Marshall Grant A.W. “Red” Kernodle W.S. Holland Carl Perkins Bob Wootton Gordon Terry John Carter Cash Many others (see timeline)
The Tennessee Three was the backing band for country and rockabilly singer Johnny Cash for nearly 25 years, providing the unique backing that came to be recognized by fans as "the Johnny Cash sound".
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