Witness History: Archive 2012 - Folsom Prison Blues

Folsom Prison Blues

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In January 1968 the country legend Johnny Cash recorded a concert in a high-security jail.

"At Folsom Prison" made Cash a crossover star, and helped get through a difficult period in his personal life.

Witness hears from Johnny Cash experts and from his drummer, WS Fluke Holland.

Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images.

Published on Friday, 13th January 2012.

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