Biography

Carl Lee Perkins was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. A rockabilly great and pioneer of rock and roll, he began his recording career at the Sun Studio, in Memphis, beginning in 1954. Among his best-known songs are "Blue Suede Shoes", "Honey Don't", "Matchbox" and "Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby".

Known For

Into the Night

Mr. Williams

My Darling Vivian

Self (archive footage)

Jamboree!

Himself

Music for Montserrat

Self

Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody

Self (archive footage)

The Movie Life of George

Self

Jerry Lee Lewis 25th anniversary concert

Self

Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records

Self (archive footage)