The second oldest prison in California, Folsom State Prison has seen some famous prisoners throughout its history.
The second oldest prison in California, Folsom State Prison has seen some famous prisoners throughout its history.
Folsom State Prison opened in 1880, a few years after San Quentin State Prison. It was the first prison in the United States to have electricity. It was able to hold 2,066 male prisoners and also included a 403-seat wing for women. Since its inauguration, 93 prisoners have been executed by hanging.
It is within its walls that the license plates of all of California have been manufactured since 1930. Among the personalities to have stayed there are Charles Manson, Sonny Barger, the former leader of the Hells Angels, Timothy Leary or the actor Danny Trejo.
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Head to Melbourne, Australia for a stroll along AC/DC Lane before crossing the iconic Abbey Road pedestrian crossing in the company of The Beatles. Visit Janis Joplin‘s home in San Francisco and find out how Johnny Cash ended up playing his greatest hits to a crowd of prisoners in San Quentin. Travel the winding roads of Laurel Canyon in Los Angeles with Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and stop in Japan to catch up with Deep Purple, Phil Collins and Daft Punk. Drive down the Tina Turner Highway before entering some of the most legendary studios in music history. Go back to the troubled origins of Billie Holiday and make a pact with Robert Johnson at the famous crossroads in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Embark immediately on an exhilarating world tour with some of music’s most iconic bands and artists! Relive the Jimi Hendrix concert on the Isle of Wight before paying tribute to Bob Marley in Jamaica.
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