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Carl Lee Perkins of (April 9, 1932-January 19 1998) originally of Tiptonville, Tennessee, made his mark with his prodigious pioneering career as a songwriter, singer and guitarist performing early rockabilly and rock n roll along with more traditional country and gospel music for decades before his death at age 65. His best known song was the platinum “Blue Suede Shoes” in 1956 which was the first single to top three charts listed by Billboard Magazine - popular, country and western, and rhythm and blues.
Perkins had a long association with musical collaborator Johnny Cash, and was a an influence on numerous artists including The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones.
A highly regarded and influential 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. An outstanding performer, his touch on rock and roll music is still heard to this day, especially through his fine compositions and guitar playing.
According to country musician Charlie Daniels, “Carl Perkins’ songs personified the Rockabilly Era, and Carl Perkins’ sound personifies the Rockabilly Sound more so than anybody involved in it, because he never changed.” [1] Perkins’s songs have been recorded by artists as influential as Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and Johnny Cash, which further cemented his place in the history of popular music.
Early life
Blue Suede Shoes” in 1956 which was the first single to top three charts listed by Billboard Magazine - popular, country and western, and rhythm and blues.
Perkins had a long association with musical collaborator Johnny Cash, and was a an influence on numerous artists including The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones. A highly regarded and influential 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. An outstanding performer, his touch on rock and roll music is still heard to this day, especially through his fine compositions and guitar playing.
According to country musician Charlie Daniels, “Carl Perkins’ songs personified the Rockabilly Era, and Carl Perkins’ sound personifies the Rockabilly Sound more so than anybody involved in it, because he never changed.” [1] Perkins’s songs have been recorded by artists as influential as Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and Johnny Cash, which further cemented his place in the history of popular music.
Early life
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blackie-baby wrote:
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promisedeyes wrote:
Much respect to this man-- a pioneer in every sense as well as a brilliant musician
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sylwuniaxd wrote:
The Hippy Hippy Shake is COOOOOL ♫
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marvins390 wrote:
carl perkins--one of rockabilly's kings
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hustlerzinc wrote:
The Songs That Inspired The Big Boppa's CD - Rock 'n' Roll Legends, Rockabilly Hits NEW ROCKABILLY CD COMPILATION RELEASE, 4th April 2011, CD and Digital Download. This volume of ' The Songs That Inspired' series looks at the music associated with the dance form of Boppin', the fast train driving rhythms and slapping double bass, the sharp guitar licks and haunting echo of a rebel without a cause. This album will have you boppin' from start to finish and provides an education into early roots of rock and roll. Featuring Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Gene Vincent, Chuck Berry, Johnny Burnette, Carl Perkins, Warren Smith, Howlin' Wolf, Arthur Crudup and many other Rockabilly pioneers and legends. Get it NOW from: Amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/Songs-That-Inspired-Big-BoppaS/dp/B004DJ1VX4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1301761043&sr=8-1 Tesco: http://www.tescoentertainment.com/store/mp3/various-artists-the-songs-that-inspired-the-big-boppas/2%3A49288249/ and all good record stores.
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Chrisstinerocky wrote:
Great!!
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NitrousBlond wrote:
Carl Perkins is a legend. Nah I don't hate ya for that. There's other people who will agree. Personally, they're both equal to me.
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mmmbrunommm wrote:
People will hate me for it but ... He's better than Elvis ;)
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BustedMarauder wrote:
Mama sang bass :)
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stellamedusa wrote:
Thanks to Jim Jarmusch's "Mystery Train", I will always verbally refer to this man as "カール・パーキンス" [simply his name with Japanese accent]
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Yastrzemski wrote:
http://www.last.fm/music/Chuck+Berry/+images/53033719
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Rapture5212011 wrote:
Another 'baby boomer' memory from this soloist. God bless~!
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yaldiyaldi wrote:
karupakinsu <3
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Pryde wrote:
Please vote for Elvis Presley in The American Rock League!
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salmanaditya wrote:
is this rock and roll revival
Petitio Principii ?
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ChrisJHutchins wrote:
Love Carl's work all of it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtaOGs_3EHA&feature=related
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kinsky wrote:
Elvis before Elvis..
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goodw1nn wrote:
ботинки
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doctorjmo wrote:
go cat!! happy 2010!!
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