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Which industrial rock band originally wrote and released 'Hurt' in 1994, years before Johnny Cash's cover became the definitive version?
Answer
Nine Inch Nails
Nine Inch Nails, fronted by Trent Reznor, wrote and recorded 'Hurt' for their 1994 album 'The Downward Spiral.' Johnny Cash's stark 2002 cover later became so iconic that Reznor said the song felt like it belonged to Cash.
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Johnny Cash's 'Hurt' cover became so iconic that Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor said he felt the song now belonged to Cash.
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- Tool
- Ministry
- Rage Against the Machine
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- industrial-rock
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