Merle Haggard's story is, of course, well known: in and out of prison as a youth, he eventually wound up at San Quentin, where, in 1958, he was in the audience when Johnny Cash played one of his legendary prison sets. It had a profound effect on Haggard… Read on blog or Reader A History of Dubious Taste Read on blog or Reader Sunday Morning Coming Down By Jez on July 21, 2024 Merle Haggard's story is, of course, well known: in and out of prison as a youth, he eventually wound up at San Quentin, where, in 1958, he was in the audience when Johnny Cash played one of his legendary prison sets. It had a profound effect on Haggard, and when released two years later, he seet about establishing himself as a country singer/songwriter. Here's one of his finest moments, of which there are many: Merle Haggard - Daddy Frank (The Guitar Man) More soon. Comment Like You can also reply to this email to leave a comment.

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