Folsom State Prison - Wikipedia

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Opened in 1880, Folsom is the state's second-oldest prison, after San Quentin, and the first in the United States to have electricity. Folsom was also one of the first maximum security prisons. It has been the execution site of 93 condemned prisoners. Musician Johnny Cash put on two live performances at the prison … See more

13 Fascinating Facts, Stories, and Tales about Folsom Prison

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Folsom Prison - Famous Inmates and Hollywood Influences

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Thanks to Johnny Cash, Folsom Prison is arguably the most famous prison in California, next to Alcatraz, of course. Folsom Prison has had its share of famous criminals over the …

Famous Inmates at Folsom State Prison - Ranker

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Folsom State Prison is the second oldest prison in the state of California and it holds a population of 2,469. Johnny Cash was never an inmate at …

I Went With Johnny Cash to Folsom Prison - HISTORY

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The Folsom Prison album helped revive Cash’s career and reputation, allowing him to turn his outlaw image into an asset, not a professional liability. Beley, for his part, went on to have a...

The REAL Story Behind Johnny Cash & Folsom Prison Blues

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At Folsom Prison and Folsom Prison Blues became a part of the history of the City of Folsom, as well. The popularity of the album and single made Folsom Prison one of the most famous and well-known …

Johnny Cash performs at Folsom Prison - HISTORY

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Cash was popular in prisons across America and was known to correspond with imprisoned fans, and first played at Folsom in 1966 on the suggestion of a local …

Folsom Prison - MyFolsom.com

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The site for Folsom Prison was chosen not only because of the availability of the land, but also because of the close proximity to the American River for hydro energy and the …

California State Prison, Sacramento - Wikipedia

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California State Prison, Sacramento (SAC) is a male-only state prison located in the city of Folsom, in Sacramento County, California. The facility is also referenced as Sacramento State Prison, CSP-Sacramento, CSP …

Why Did Johnny Cash Play at Folsom Prison? Ten Facts About …

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The song that started the prison obsession for Cash was his own “ Folsom Prison Blues. ” Written in 1953 while serving in Germany with the US Air Force, it was …