It's not straightforward to tell. Stories like this can be a mix of truth and imagination. Maybe it started with a real incident and then grew into a more elaborate tale over time.
Well, it depends. Some parts might be true, but often such stories are embellished or changed to make them more interesting. Without concrete evidence, it's hard to determine its complete authenticity.
Hard to say for sure. Maybe it's based on some real events, but could also have a lot of fictional elements added in.
No, it's not. Big John is likely a fictional creation or based on fictional elements.
No, it's not. Big Bad John is usually considered a fictional tale rather than based on real events.
No, it isn't. Big John is a fictional creation and not based on real events or people.
Not sure. It could be based on a true story or it could just be a fictional creation. It depends on the songwriter's intent and the context in which it was written.
I'm not sure. Maybe it is, maybe it isn't. There's no clear information about it.
It's not based on a true story. It's more of a fictional creation.
Big Bad John isn't based on a completely true story. It might incorporate certain real-life aspects or themes, but it's mostly a fictional creation to captivate the audience and tell an engaging tale.
The real 'Big Bad John' was a miner. But not much more is known about his personal life other than his heroic act in the mine.
Not really. It's more of a fictional creation. The song might draw inspiration from various elements but not a specific true event.
No, Big Jake was not a true story. It was a fictional Western film featuring John Wayne.