![]() Although Cash wrote his famous song “Folsom Prison Blues” in 1955, it wasn’t until this 1966 concert that he first stepped foot in Folsom Prison.Īccording to the NovemSacramento Bee article, “Folsom Inmates Brave Chill for ‘Friend’ Cash,” the concert also featured the four female singers, Maybelle Carter, June Carter, Helen Carter, and Anita Carter, who were known as the Carter Family. On Novem(the same day that Ronald Reagan was elected governor of California), Johnny Cash performed at Folsom Prison in front of approximately 1,800 inmates. ![]() But did you know that his first concert at Folsom Prison was 50 years ago today? You’ve probably heard Johnny Cash’s famous song, “Folsom Prison Blues,” and may know that Cash performed his live album, Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison, at the prison in January 1968. On This Day: Johnny Cash performed at Folsom Prison ![]() ![]()
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