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Carl Perkins Name: Carl Perkins

Similar artists: Billy Lee Riley, Gene Vincent, Warren Smith, Johnny Burnette, Sonny Burgess

Biography: Carl Lee Perkins of (April 9, 1932-January 19 1998) originally of Tiptonville, Tennessee, made his mark with his prodigious pioneering career as a songwriter, singer and guitarist performing early and along with more traditional and music for decades before his death at age 65. His best known song was the platinum "Blue Suede Shoes" in 1956 which was the first single to top three charts listed by Billboard Magazine - , , and .