Carl Perkins

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".

Birthday

Apr 9, 1932

Place of birth

Tiptonville, Tennessee, USA

Deathday

Jan 19, 1998