The Tennessee Three

This article is about the band. For the group of state representatives, see 2023 Tennessee House of Representatives expulsions.
The Tennessee Three
Johnny Cash and the Tennessee Three in 1961.
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)
OriginMemphis, Tennessee
Genres
Years active
  • 1954−2003
  • 2005–2008
Past membersJohnny 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".