In 1998, producer Rick Rubin pulled a stunt featuring a 1960s-era photo of Johnny Cash giving the middle finger, aiming it at Nashville.

Country singer Johnny Cash signs a record contract with Columbia Records lawyer Clive Davis circa 1960. He originally signed to Columbia in 1958, but Davis got him to re-sign in circa 1960.

I like the sort of biblical sweep of the landscape.” “When somebody like Johnny Cash covers one of my songs,” said Sting, “I feel vindicated somewhat.” In the story, a young man ...