The highlight of Johnny Cash's famous At Folsom Prison album is, of course, the rip-roaring performance of "Folsom Prison Blues," complemented by the knowing whoops from the audience. But the singer's iconic look was in full bloom, too. He was 35 when he recorded the album, and so had lived long enough (and hard enough) to look as beaten down as his trademark all-black ensemble would suggest. This was already evident in Columbia Records' official photos from the show, but additional proof has arrived in a handful of newly surfaced images. They were discovered by a newspaper reporter who accompanied Cash to the concert, along with photographer Dan Poush. The record label originally forbade Poush to take pictures, but the singer overruled Columbia, saying simply "These are my friends." The photos had been buried ever since, and provide additional confirmation (as if any were needed) that the Man in Black was eternally cool. Read the full story here; check out a slideshow here.

[via Newser]