His distinguished, individual non-conformist style is said to have influenced numerous genres, and having come from a country music background, hybridised country with traditional rocknroll. He held an iconic role in the establishing of rocknroll, of the outlaw country movement, and still inspires contemporary artists to this day. Kirk Hammett of heavy metal band Metallica is said to have been inspired by Cash, believing that his embodiment of the "don't mess with me image" was inspiring. And Bob Dylan's folk/rock background was directly influenced by Cash, who had him on his television show in his earliest years as a singer. Like his appeal, his influence was as equally widespread, and he is said to have influenced artists from numerous genres (like his music itself) including Justin Timberlake, Pharrell Williams, Bono and Jack White.
Many have argued that Cash started the punk rock genre, and his diversity and bad-ass image which came from performing in prisons made him brave, and the front-runner of the angry, tough genre. His statement black clothing, anti-establishment attitude and outlaw image and the previously mentioned middle-finger photo, all implement his sinner status, and would provide reason for why he influenced punk rock.
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