Tommy Cash, the younger brother of late country music legend Johnny Cash, has died, according to reports. He was 84.
Tommy died Friday, Sept. 13, one day after the 21st anniversary of Johnny’s death on Sept. 12, 2003. No cause of death was given. His passing was confirmed by the Johnny Cash Museum, located in Nashville.
“We are saddened to announce that the world lost a bright light last evening with the passing of Tommy Cash,” the Johnny Cash Museum wrote in an Instagram post on Saturday. “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,” said Bill Miller, the founder and CEO of the Johnny Cash Museum. “This great man will be deeply missed by his friends and many loyal fans around the world. Please keep Tommy’s beloved wife, Marcy and his family in your prayers.”
Born April 5, 1940, is Dyess, Arkansas, Tommy was one of seven children in his family, and one of three musical performers – along with Johnny and artist Joanne Cash. He enlisted in the U.S. military after high school and went on to work as a DJ for the Armed Forces Radio Network, according to Variety.
Following his time in the military, Tommy signed his first record deal with Musicor in 1965. He later signed with United Artists Records, under which he released his first album, “Here’s Tommy Cash,” which included single “The Sounds of Goodbye,” in 1968.
Tommy then landed a deal with Epic Records, under which he released six albums from 1969 to 1971, including hit “Six White Horses,” which peaked at No. 79 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles. Tommy also reached Top 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1970 with hit songs “Rise and Shine” and “One Song Away.”
