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Jailhouse Rap

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Ben Sixsmith
Sep 03, 2025
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“Everybody in the whole cell block,” sang Elvis Presley in 1957, “Was dancin’ to the Jailhouse Rock.” The song and film — homoerotic elements at all — emphasised Elvis’ transgressive qualities. Later, Johnny Cash would burnish his outlaw reputation by recording a live album at Folsom State Prison. Some decades afterwards, Metallica would film the video …

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