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Carl Perkins

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American guitarist

United StatesMusiciansLived 1932 to 1998 · aged 65
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Carl Lee Perkins was an American country, rockabilly, and rock and roll guitarist, singer and songwriter. A rockabilly great and pioneer of rock and roll, he began his recording career at the Sun Studio in Memphis in 1954.

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Perkins (front) performing "Glad All Over" with (left to right) Clayton Perkins, W.S. "Fluke" Holland, and Jay Perkins in the 1957 movie JamboreePerkins (front) performing "Glad All Over" with (left to right) Clayton Perkins, W.S. "Fluke" Holland, and Jay Perkins in the 1957 movie JamboreeHistoric marker commemorating Perkins alongside other famous peersHistoric marker commemorating Perkins alongside other famous peersContinuation of the historic placard in tribute to PerkinsContinuation of the historic placard in tribute to Perkins

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1987Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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About this person

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

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1932 to 1998 · aged 65
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30 languages

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