Carl Perkins

Born: 1932-04-09

Birthplace: Tiptonville, Tennessee, USA

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".

Known For

Into the Night
My Darling Vivian
Jamboree!
Wild Texas Wind
Jerry Lee Lewis: I Am What I Am
Johnny Cash at San Quentin
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
The Movie Life of George
Johnny Cash: The Man, His World, His Music
Carl Perkins & Friends: Blue Suede Shoes - A Rockabilly Session

Top Movie Credits

Into the Night Mr. Williams
My Darling Vivian Self (archive footage)
Jamboree! Himself