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. An outstanding performer, his touch on rock and roll music is still heard to this day, especially through his fine compositions and guitar playing. Some of his songs were recorded by artists as influencial as Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and Johnny Cash, which further cemented his place in the history of popular music.
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