Johnny Cash, Cannabis And The Trip To Folsom

By Anthony Washington The Fresh Toast The Man in Black enjoyed particular green and lifted up the downtrodden He was the iconic Man in Black often remembered for his deep voice rebellious spirit and connection to the downtrodden His complex persona blended gospel roots with outlaw bravado and like various artists of his era he battled addiction While he is more famously associated with amphetamines and barbiturates there are ratified accounts that he also used marijuana Here is the facts about Johnny Cash cannabis and the trip to Folsom Cash admitted to using marijuana but during the s Cash struggled with hard substance abuse frequently arrested for drug-related offenses In he was famously arrested by the U S Dividing line Patrol in El Paso Texas for smuggling amphetamines and sedatives hidden in his guitar development He experimented with various substances in an effort to escape the pressures of fame and personal demons And he knew about mistakes and how you should be able to rise above them It was during this period that he sought solace in faith nature and eventually recovery with the help of June Carter His drug use had a major impact on his career and personal life leading to both profound lows and a redemptive arc that fans would celebrate for decades He performed live at Folsom State Prison in California His connection to Folsom began much earlier In while serving in the U S Air Force in Germany Cash saw the documentary Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison The film left a deep impression on him and inspired the song Folsom Prison Blues featuring the haunting lyric I shot a man in Reno just to watch him die The track became one of his signature songs and built his reputation as a voice for the downtrodden On January Cash performed at Folsom State Prison in California backed by June Carter and the Tennessee Three The resulting album At Folsom Prison revitalized his career and cemented his status as a voice for the voiceless The performance was raw electric and filled with empathy traits that defined Cash at his greater part authentic The show solidified his outlaw image His performance struck a chord with inmates and the general constituents alike humanizing prisoners and lending voice to their struggles Though cannabis may have played a minor role in Cash s personal saga it s clear that his deeper legacy lies in his ability to turn pain into poetry and performance The Folsom concert in particular reflected his hard-earned authenticity and compassion qualities shaped not just by addiction but by a profound desire for redemption and truth The Fresh Toast is a daily lifestyle platform with a side of cannabis For more information visit www thefreshtoast com Copyright The Fresh Toast Distributed by TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY LLC Related Articles Bud Brunch Pop-Up Events A Growing Trend in Social Gatherings Which Is The Better Aphrodisac Oysters Or Cannabis Wake Bake Journaling Rituals A Mindful Start to the Day Stoner Karaoke Night The Ultimate Blend of Fun and Vibes Memorial Day Weekend Stoner Excursion Tips