Carl perkins singer biography samples
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| Carl Perkins | |
|---|---|
Carl Perkins | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Carl Lee Perkins |
| Also known as | Carl Perkins |
| Born | April 9 1932(1932-04-09) |
| Origin | Tiptonville, Tennessee, USA |
| Died | January 19 1998 (aged 65) |
| Genre(s) | Rock Country Rockabilly |
| Occupation(s) | Singer Songwriter |
| Years active | 1955 – 1998 |
| Label(s) | Sun, Columbia |
Carl Lee Perkins (April 9, 1932 – January 19, 1998) was an American pioneer of rockabilly music, a mix of rhythm and blues and country music, recorded most notably at Sun Records in Memphis, beginning in 1954.
His best known song is "Blue Suede Shoes," a rock and roll classic that illustrates the close relationship between rockabilly and early rock and roll.
After the huge success of "Blue Suede Shoes," Perkins was eclipsed by rockers like Elvis Presley and others who were able to evolve from pure rockabilly to more sophisticated styles that were more palatable both to the older generation