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Philip Clap changed his name to Johnny Knoxville because he was a major fan of Johnny Cash (he even bought one of his properties before he died) and his hometown was Knoxville, Tennessee

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Johnny Knoxville was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born Philip John Clapp. Maybe Johnny Knoxville was catchier. lol

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