Tag Archives: Carl Perkins
Sun Records – 60th Anniversary
Curb Records is releasing a compilation of Sun Records artists in celebration of the 60th Anniversary. It’s hard to believe 60 years ago Sam Phillips started this independent label & recording studio that blossomed into the collection of iconic artists … Continue reading
Carl Perkins
One of the architects of rock & roll, Carl Perkins is best known as the writer and original singer of the rockabilly anthem “Blue Suede Shoes” (#2, 1956). Along with Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins … Continue reading
Rolling Stone Magazine Lists 500 Greatest Songs Of All Time
Songs Released On Sun Records: #30. Johnny Cash – “I Walk The Line” #61. Jerry Lee Lewis – “Whole Lot Of Shakin’ Going On” #77. Elvis Presley – “Mystery Train” #95. Carl Perkins – “Blue Suede Shoes” #96. Jerry Lee … Continue reading
Million Dollar Quartet – Dec. 4 1956
The Million Dollar Quartet is the name given to recordings made on Tuesday December 4, 1956 in the Sun Record Studios in Memphis, Tennessee. The recordings were of an impromptu jam session between Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, … Continue reading