January 13, 1968—Johnny Cash performed two shows at Folsom State Prison
Johnny Cash had a drug problem and it was affecting his career. He needed a reboot of his life and music. He was getting treatment and it was helping, but his music career was lagging.
Cash had an interest in Folsom State Prison while serving in Security in the United States Air Force, he also became a fan of Crane Wilbur's film Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison. That inspired Cash to write a song of prison life called "Folsom Prison Blues". The song became popular among prison inmates, many times writing Cash requesting a performance at their prison. He obliged by performing at Huntsville State Prison in 1957. He received such a favorable reception by the inmates that he decided to perform at other prisons as well.
Cash's big opportunity to turn his own career around came when his record label changed management, and a new risk taker named Bob Johnston took charge of producing Cash's material. Johnson loved the idea of recording a new live album in Folsom State Prison. It was a huge hit and Johnny's life once again took off, drug-free.
Make sure to scroll down and listen to a few minutes of the live event
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| The album was recorded at Folsom State Prison in Folsom, California. |
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| With June Carter, Carl Perkins and the Tennessee Three, Cash performed two shows at Folsom State Prison |
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