55 years ago today (1/13/68), Johnny Cash performed in front of 2000 inmates at California’s Folsom Prison. The legendary appearance, which was recorded and released as Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison, and remains the Man in Black’s most prominent album. After his 1955 song “Folsom Prison Blues”, Cash had been interested in recording a performance at a prison and he made big on his opportunity behind prison walls. Cash decided to hold two performances on January 13, one at 9:40 am and one at 12:40 pm, in case the first performance wasn’t up to par – probably because Cash wasn’t used to the early set times. Check out the iconic LP in full…
