About Jesse Morris
Lived 1984 – 2011 (aged 27). Jesse Morris was a guitarist.
Jesse Morris or Punk Rock Johnny Cash (November 6, 1984 - November 6, 2011) was a busker from San Francisco, California. Six years after his death in 2011 a video of him playing a Johnny Cash song garnered 4 million views.
Early life He was born November 6, 1984. He did not begin busking in the subways of San Francisco until he was 18 years old.
Career He become known for performing cover songs from Merle Haggard, Black Flag and Johnny Cash. Morris was a busker in San Francisco and he became well known for his Johnny Cash covers and he earned the nickname the Punk Rock Johnny Cash.
In 2008 he was named Best BART Musician in 2008 by San Francisco Weekly. Morris attempted suicide by hanging in September 2011, and killed himself two months later on November 6, 2011.
A four-minute video of Morris busking while singing "Sunday Morning Comin' Down," went viral in 2017 garnering 4 million views.
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Who was Jesse Morris?
street musician
When was Jesse Morris born?
Jesse Morris was born on 6 November 1984.
When did Jesse Morris die?
Jesse Morris died on 6 November 2011.
What was Jesse Morris's occupation?
Jesse Morris was a guitarist.
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