“Any musician will tell you they have played for free just because they wanted an audience and a chance to play.”

American country music singer and songwriter

Johnny Paycheck was an American country music singer and songwriter. He became a notable figure in the outlaw movement in country music. His work is associated with the harder-edged side of country music that challenged the genre’s polished mainstream image. He is remembered for his role in that movement and for a body of songs that fit its tough, plainspoken style.