Why did Johnny Cash Wear Black? In his own words, from the song Man in Black: "I wear the black for the poor and the beaten down, livin' in the hopeless, hungry Johnny Cash and his band initially wore black shirts simply because it was the only color they could match. But this choice turned into a signature look, and he embraced it fully. Various Artists Dressed in Black A Tribute to Johnny Cash Amazon.com Music Today we're channeling the man in black himself. This divine midnight black light weight wool blend western suit is one Johnny Cash would have loved. Clean, simple, understated elegance with a decided Black Sequin Backless Dress Elegant Sparkling Mini Dress Victray Black Sequin High Neck Backless Bodycon Dress PrettyLittleThing