Synopses & Reviews
On January 13, 1968, Johnny Cash took the stage at Folsom Prison, an event that propelled him to worldwide superstardom and resulted in
Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison, an album that would change the face of country music forever.
This deluxe edition of Michael Streissguths account of that day accompanies his riveting PBS documentary, skillfully placing the concert and album in the larger context of Cashs artistic development, the eras popular music, and Californias prison system. Scrupulously researched, richly informed by unprecedented access to Folsom Prison and Columbia Records archives, and illustrated with over 100 photos by legendary photographer Jim Marshall, this definitive account shows how Johnny Cash forever became a champion of the downtrodden, as well as one of the more enduring forces of American music.
Synopsis
A deluxe edition of the definitive account of Johnny Cashs epochal concert, and a companion piece to author Michael Streissguths PBS documentary, airing in the fall.
Synopsis
Scrupulously researched, richly informed, and illustrated with more than 100 photos, this deluxe edition tie-in to Streissguth's PBS documentary shows how Cash and his album "Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison" changed the face of country music forever.
About the Author
Michael Streissguth is the editor of Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Reader, and the author of four books, including Johnny Cash: The Biography. He lives in Syracuse, New York.