Carl Lee Perkins (April 9, 1932 – January 19, 1998) 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".
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Carl Lee Perkins 9 April 1932 Tiptonville, Lake County, Tennessee, USA
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19 January 1998 (aged 65) Jackson, Tennessee, USA
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Zodiac | Aries |
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