I love the first picture! So, #99 on the Rolling Stones Top 100 artists list is CARL PERKINS. He is most famously known for writing "Blue Suede Shoes". It's a shame Elvis got the credit for that song because Carl really does a better version of it! His style is Rockabilly, and he does it very well. I can't listen to Rockabilly all day long, but I do appreciate his talent as a singer and songwriter. It would be fun dancing to him. He is especially impressive as a guitarist. What makes him more impressive is how he learned to play. (read about him here!) I recognized 4 songs that the Beatles covered: Honey Don't, Everybody's Trying to be My Baby, Roll Over Beethoven and Matchbox. My favorite of his songs is Honky Tonk Gal.
Carl also collaborated with Johnny Cash. A great album he worked on with Johnny is Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison. Carl was the guitarist for this show and helped write some songs. It's a great, dark album.
You don't come across many musicians today who come from truly humble beginnings and have the ambition and discipline to live out their dream with dignity. That's all I have to say about Carl.
I loved seeing your post about fun music. I love music, too. And although I love my Elvis. I do agree with you that sometimes it's fun to hear all that the old country western genre has to offer. Good simple times back then! Love ya Margie! - Izzy ♥
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