“Yeah, Paycheck's an outlaw. The pilgrims were outlaws, too, y'know. They wanted to do it their way. An outlaw is someone who believes in himself and doesn't give a damn what others think.”

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.