CARL PERKINS

BEFORE THE MUSIC

• Began his career as a songwriter
• Auditioned in 1954 for Sun Records with brothers
• The Perkins brother Band

MUSIC CAREER

• Original singer of "Blue Suede Shoes"
• Rock and Roll, R&B, Country, Rockabilly
• Sound personifies Rockabilly more than any other
• His brother died in car accident
• Stopped performing due to grief

MUSIC CAREER CONTINUED...

• Apart of "Million Dollar Quartet"
• This helped him continue performing
• Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame