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Carl Lee Perkins (April 9, 1932 – January 19, 1998) was an American country, rockabilly, and rock and roll guitarist, singer and songwriter. A rockabilly great and pioneer of rock and roll, he began his recording career at the Sun Studio in Memphis in 1954. Among his best known songs are "Blue Suede Shoes", "Honey Don't", "Matchbox" and "Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby". According to fellow musician Charlie Daniels, "Carl Perkins' songs personified the rockabilly era, and Carl Perkins'... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Carl Perkins first charted in 1956 with Blue Suede Shoes.The artist placed 13 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 4 UK Top‑75 entries, including 2 Top‑10 placements.On US Country the artist achieved 6 Top‑10s, 3 of which peaked at number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.