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Carl Perkins

Acting

Born April 9, 1932 · Tiptonville, Tennessee, USA

Died January 19, 1998

Biography

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".

Awards & recognition

  • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame · 1987

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