Greetings loyal minions. It is a very very sad day my minions. Your Maximum Leader is struck with grief to learn that Johnny Cash as died. I have always considered Johnny Cash to be one of the greatest, if not The Greatest American Poet/Songwriter of our times. He was a presence in all music since the late 1950s. Discovered by Sam Phillips right after Elvis, Cash revolutionized Country music, and shaped the early sound of Rock and Roll. He lived a hard life. But many of the hardships were self-inflicted. Were it not for the love and constant care of his wife, the late June Carter Cash, he would have passed on many years ago. Indeed, I speculated when June Carter Cash died (four months ago) that Johnny would not be long of this world. News stories (here and here) report he died from complications of diabetes. Your Maximum Leader believes he died of a heart broken by the death of his loving wife. Johnny rest in peace, and know that the circle will be unbroken.

Carry on my minons.