Name: Carl Perkins: The King of Rockabilly (Sun Records 70th Anniversary)
Brand: Carl Perkins

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

5047803293

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Colour

Black

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2022-03-18

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Unive­rsal

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

015047803293

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Carl Perkins

Genre US

Rockabilly / 50s Rock 'n' Roll

Label US

Carl Perkins (born April 9, 1932, Tiptonville, Tennessee, USA - died January 19, 1998, Jackson, Tennessee, USA) was an American rockabilly musician and songwriter. He earned the nickname "the King of Rockabilly" for his significant contributions to the genre. Perkins was highly acclaimed in the music industry and received numerous accolades throughout his career.

He was honored with inductions into prestigious halls of fame including Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Rockabilly Hall of Fame, and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Additionally, he was a recipient of the esteemed Grammy Hall of Fame Award.

Carl Perkins' unique sound influenced many artists within the rockabilly genre and beyond. Some notable performers who were inspired by his style include *Johnny Burnette*, *Gene Vincent*, *Eddie Cochran*, *Jerry Lee Lewis*, *Billy Lee Riley*, *Janis Martin*, and many others. His legacy continues to resonate in the world of music.

Celebrate the golden era of Carl Perkins with Sun Records’ 70th Anniversary collection of his remastered hits, The King of Rockabilly. Boasting an alternate version of “Honey Don’t,” as well as an extended, never-before-released version of “Y.O.U.” which features a spoken-word bridge section by Carl Perkins. The album also includes the classic hits “Put Your Cat Clothes On” featuring Jerry Lewis, “Boppin’ the Blues,” and “All Mama’s Children,” cowritten with Johnny Cash.

Carl Perkins: The King of Rockabilly (Sun Records 70th Anniversary)

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