Music in real places

Folsom Prison and its Big House Museum

Folsom, California

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Music happened here

At Folsom Prison

Recording the Folsom performances

13 January 1968

Johnny Cash recorded a live album at Folsom Prison on 13 January 1968 before inmates and guards, playing two sets with the Tennessee Three, June Carter, Carl Perkins and the Statler Brothers.

The Lasting Legacy of Johnny Cash at Folsom
On This Date in History: January 13

Reading the place today

This historical association does not confer access to a prison. Use official visitor and public-interpretation information, and do not attempt to enter restricted grounds or locate the recording room independently.

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