Johnny Cash Folsom Prison tribute concert cancelled

It’s been over four years since the passing of the Man in Black, which makes any evocation of Johnny Cash an exciting event. Unfortunately, an upcoming event that would have paid tribute to one of Cash’s most famous concerts has been cancelled.

A tribute concert scheduled for Sunday (Jan. 13) would have commemorated Cash’s legendary 1968 performance at Folsom State Prison’s canteen. The original concert spawned one of Cash’s most famous records (Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison) and prefigured many future musical appearances at correctional facilities, including Metallica’s performance at San Quentin.

Sunday’s concert, which was called off by officials at Folsom, would have featured Cash’s longtime drummer, W.S. “Fluke” Holland and was due to be streamed for Cash fans throughout the world. Still, 2008 is barely underway, so perhaps organizers can resolve their differences and commemorate the original performance later on this year.

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