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Did you know that Carl Perkins wrote “Blue Suede Shoes” after being dared to by Johnny Cash and that the musician founded a center to prevent child abuse? Carl Perkins was a contemporary of Elvis Presley that contributed just as much to the genre of rock and roll as the King himself. However, Carl doesn’t get quite as much credit. Known for writing the early rock anthem “Blue Suede Shoes, Carl’s career sadly didn’t have the longevity of Elvis’. Part of the reason why was a car crash that the musician suffered just as he was striking it big.
▬Contents of this video▬ 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Carl Perkins Was Like the Other Elvis 01:59 - Carl Made Country Music with Sun Records 04:37 - “Blue Suede Shoes” Was a Rockabilly Hit! 05:54 - The Car Crash Put a Halt to Carl’s Career Plans 07:36 - Carl Perkins’ Later Life 08:36 - Outro
Carl Perkins grew up in a low-income household in Tennessee, and he and his brothers learned to pass the time by playing music. As a result of their economic status, they had a lot of exposure to the blues music that African-Americans were making around the time. Carl and his brothers used this influence to develop a rockabilly style not all that dissimilar from the one Elvis Presley was developing around the same time. Sadly, Elvis would make it to the top first, meaning that Carl didn’t get the same credit.
Elvis Presley signed to Sun Records and started gaining momentum, after which point Carl Perkins approached the head of the record label and asked if he could get a contract, as well. Label head Sam Phillips didn’t need another rockabilly artist on his roster, but he couldn’t deny Carl’s talent. He signed Carl with the stipulation that the musician release country music instead of rockabilly.
Elvis Presley moved from Sun Records to RCA in November of 1955, which meant that Sun Records was once again in need of a rockabilly artist. Carl was already on the team, and he had just the song! The release of “Blue Suede Shoes” in 1956 made the musician an overnight sensation. However, a car crash that occurred the same year would call his future into question. Join Facts Verse as we explore how Carl Perkins’ career never recovered after his car crash.
Carl Perkins’ Career Never Recovered After His Car Crash
By: Facts Verse Title: Carl Perkins’ Career Never Recovered After His Car Crash Sourced From: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LE3lhygUmI
