Carl Perkins (April 9, 1932 - January 19 1998) was an American rockabilly singer, guitarist and songwriter, performing early Rockabilly and Rock n Roll along with more traditional Country and Gospel music for decades before his death at age 65. His best known song was "Blue Suede Shoes" in 1956 which was the first single to top three charts listed by Billboard Magazine - popular, country and western, and rhythm and blues. Perkins had a long association with musical collaborator Johnny Cash, and was a an influence on numerous artists including The Beatles, and the Rolling Stones.
A highly regarded and influential 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.
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On the radio
Stations that played Carl Perkins in the last 30 days
- Blue Suede Shoes
Radio Turda
Romania · Pop
- 23×
K-SUN66 - The Diner
Algeria · Rock - 18×
KWEM Radio
United States · Rock - 15×
Majestic Jukebox Radio
United Kingdom · Rock - 11×
- 10×
GotRadio 50s
United States · Rock - 10×
Majestic Juikebox Radio
United States · Rock - 9×
- 0 N - 50s on Radio
Germany · Rock - 9×
radio firebirds
Germany · Rock - 9×
Radio Landau 2
Germany · Rock - 8×
Radio Meio Do Mato
Portugal · Jazz - 8×
Radioachterhoek.nl
Netherlands · Rock - 7×
- 0 N - 50s on Radio
Germany · Rock
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