The photo itself has achieved iconic status since it was snapped in 1969, but it’s only now that we finally know the story behind it. In terms of popularity, the image is right up there with classic portraits of Che Guevara and Bob Marley - it’s a staple of college dorm rooms everywhere. It’s one of the most recognized, revered and reproduced images in rock ‘n’ roll photography: alt-country hero Johnny Cash, just before performing at San Quentin Prison, gives a vicious middle finger to music photographer Jim Marshall. *DISCLAIMER: the image below contains vulgarity that may not be suitable for everyone, but if this disclaimer offends you, well dang us for bein’ soft on you □ Hey, since his album Johnny Cash at San Quentin recently had it’s 50th anniversary we thought we’d re-publish this article:
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