Carl Perkins

Carl Perkins was a rockabilly musician most active during the early years of rock and roll. While commercially limited outside the country charts, he was influential on other musicians. His hit Blue Suede Shoes was successfully covered by the legend Elvis Presley. He was also covered by The Beatles, George Thorogood, and Jimi Hendrix. He is a member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.
Category:Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees
Category:Rockabilly
Category:Fifties
Category:Country rock
Category:Country
Category:Pioneer