Carl Perkins
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Carl Perkins
Carl Perkins was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist whose pioneering work in the 1950s helped define rockabilly and rock and roll.
Born in 1932 in Tiptonville, Tennessee, Perkins grew up in a sharecropping family and developed his guitar skills by listening to country, gospel and blues. He rose to fame with his 1956 hit 'Blue Suede Shoes,' which became one of the first rock and roll records to top the country, pop and R&B charts.
Perkins’ distinctive blend of country twang and rhythm-and-blues drive influenced generations of artists, including Elvis Presley, The Beatles and Eric Clapton.
Though his career was disrupted by a near-fatal car crash in 1956, he continued to record, tour and collaborate throughout his life, earning respect as a “founding father” of rock and roll.
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, Perkins left a lasting legacy before his passing in 1998.
Where was Carl Perkins born?
He was born in Tiptonville, Tennessee, USA on 9 April 1932.
Who did Carl Perkins collaborate with?
He collaborated with Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Dolly Parton and The Beatles.
What are Carl Perkins’ most popular songs?
His most-streamed songs include 'Blue Suede Shoes', 'Matchbox', 'Boppin' The Blues' and 'Honey Don’t'.
When did Carl Perkins die?
He died in 1998 at the age of 65.
