Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash Live at Wembley Arena | Full Concert Performance

Wembley Arena
London, England, United Kingdom

• By April 20, 1981, when Johnny Cash performed at Wembley Arena in London, he was experiencing a significant revival in his career. This period followe... Read Full Description >

  By April 20, 1981, when Johnny Cash performed at Wembley Arena in London, he was experiencing a significant revival in his career. This period followed a successful collaboration with producer Rick Rubin, which would later lead to a series of critically acclaimed albums. Before this live recording, Cash released "The Junkie and the Juicehead Minus Me" in 1979 and was known for his ability to blend country, rock, and folk music, garnering a diverse audience. Notably, during the late 1970s and into the 1980s, he began performing with "The Great Eighties Eight" band, featuring talents like Marty Stuart, which revitalized his live shows and solidified his influence in the Americana genre. The Wembley concert showcases Cash’s storytelling prowess and charisma, a testament to his enduring legacy and ability to captivate audiences even as he navigated a challenging industry landscape.