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Carl. PerkinsCarl Perkins Carl Perkins American guitarist (1932–1998) For other people named Carl Perkins, see Carl Perkins (disambiguation). Carl Lee Perkins (April 9, 1932 – January 19, 1998)[1][2] 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 in 1954. Among his best known songs are "Blue Suede Shoes", "Honey Don't", "Matchbox" and "Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby". Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Carl Perkins Perkins in 1977 Background information Birth name Carl Lee Perkins Born (1932-04-09)April 9, 1932 Tiptonville, Tennessee, U.S. Died January 19, 1998(1998-01-19) (aged 65) Jackson, Tennessee, U.S. Genres Rockabilly rock and roll country Occupations Guitarist singer songwriter… (Source: Wikipedia)
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