On
January 13, 1968, Johnny Cash (1932-2003) took the stage at Folsom Prison in Folsom,
California The
concert and the live album,
Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison,
propelled him to
worldwide superstardom. He
reached new audiences, ignited tremendous growth in the country music industry, and connected with fans in a way no other artist has before or since.
Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison is a riveting account of that day, what led to it, and what came after. Scrupulously researched, rich with the author's unprecedented access to Folsom Prison's and Columbia Records' archives, illustrated with more than 100 photos,
Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison shows how Johnny Cash forever became a champion of the downtrodden, as well as one of the more enduring forces in American music.
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