…is the hero of Jackson, TN, our hometown. I never gave much thought or respect to Carl cause I wasn’t into rockabilly . Yes and Hendrix and Mahavishnu Orhchestra were for me. It’s hard to be a prophet in your own hometown, I guess.
So, guess who’s a major Carl Perkins nut suddenly? I can’t stop youtubing him. He was smoking hot. Besides Blue Suede Shoes he also wrote Daddy Sang Bass. I totally stand corrected on that one. I’ve been singing Blue Suede Shoes througout the day. Some of my friends love it. One is appalled.
I always loved the Beatles, I just couldn’t understand why they recorded 5 CP songs. Well, duh. It’s cause he rocks the house. God rest his soul. Here’s to Carl Perkins.