Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison

Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison
by Michael Streissguth
Softcover, 192 pages

In January 1968, Johnny Cash took the stage at California’s Folsom Prison and stepped into the role of a superstar. The record album made from his concert for the inmates became a classic and his live recording of “Folsom Prison Blues” was a smash hit. This book chronicles his legendary prison performance, what led up to it, and its career-altering aftermath with more than 100 photos and a wealth of insight into the event’s crucial role in shaping Cash’s image as a hero to the downtrodden.
Neil Pond, American Profile

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