Carl Perkins
Date of birth: 1932-04-09
Place of birth: Tiptonville, Tennessee, USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as:
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".
Movie Credits
Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash: The Road Show
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Over 30 early performances of Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash as they were taking their first steps on
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
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Into the Night
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Jerry Lee Lewis: I Am What I Am
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The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977
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Go Cat Go!
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The Movie Life of George
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The Blasters: Let's Rock Again - Live in Chicago
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