Johnny Cash: The man in black and white

Johnny Cash passes time in his hotel room by making a cat's cradle with a piece of string Photograph: Marvin Koner/Corbis

Cash tunes his guitar as he sits backstage before the show Photograph: Marvin Koner/Corbis

Listening to a record with Ersel Hickey and other friends Photograph: Marvin Koner/Corbis

Playing a banjo in the dressing room Photograph: Marvin Koner/Corbis

Watching performers from the wings as he waits his turn Photograph: Marvin Koner/Corbis

On stage with his band, the Tennessee Two, l-r, bassist Marshall Grant, Johnny Cash, and electric guitarist Luther Perkins Photograph: Marvin Koner/Corbis

Cash's hair flies up in the air as he moves to the music Photograph: Marvin Koner/Corbis

Autographing photos for fans Photograph: Marvin Koner/Corbis

Smoking a cigarette in his hotel room Photograph: Marvin Koner/Corbis