Carl Perkins
USA
Born: 09 April 1932
Died: 19 January 1998
Years Active: 50, 60, 70, 80, 90
Styles: Rock & Roll/Roots, Traditional Country, Rockabilly, Rock & Roll
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While some ill-informed revisionist writers of rock history would like to dismiss Carl Perkins as a rockabilly artist who became a one-hit wonder at the dawn of rock & roll's early years, a deeper look at his music and career reveals much more. A quick look at his songwriting portfolio shows that he composed "Daddy Sang Bass" for Johnny Cash, "I Was So Wrong" for Patsy Cline, and "Let Me Tell You About Love" for the Judds, big hits and classics all. His influence as the quintessential rockabilly artist has played a big part in the development o...
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