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Carl Perkins

Apr 09, 1932 - Jan 19, 1998 (65 years old) in Tiptonville, Tennessee, USA

Carl Lee Perkins was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. A rockabilly great and pioneer of rock and roll, he began his recording career at the Sun Studio, in Memphis, beginning in 1954. Among his best-known songs are "Blue Suede Shoes", "Honey Don't", "Matchbox" and "Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby".

Known For

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The Dick Clark Show
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Classic Albums
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Into the Night
Mr. Williams
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The History of Rock 'n' Roll
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My Darling Vivian
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Music for Montserrat
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Jamboree!
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Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
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Carl Perkins & Friends: Blue Suede Shoes - A Rockabilly Session
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Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records
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