Carl Perkins
American guitarist From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
American guitarist From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Carl Lee Perkins (April 9, 1932 – January 19, 1998) was an American rockabilly musician who recorded most notably at Sun Records Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, beginning during 1954. He is referred to as the King of Rockabilly, and his best known song is "Blue Suede Shoes". He won a Grammy Award in 1987.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Carl Lee Perkins |
| Born | April 9, 1932 Tiptonville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | January 19, 1998 (aged 65) Jackson, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | Rockabilly, rock and roll, country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, guitarist |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1946–1998 |
| Labels | Sun, Columbia, Mercury |
Perkins was born on April 9, 1932, in Tiptonville, Tennessee. He was married to Valda deVere until his death in 1998. They had one daughter and three sons. Perkins died on January 19, 1998, from complication of a series of strokes and throat cancer in Jackson, Tennessee, aged 65.[1]
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