| First Name | Carl |
| Last Name | Perkins |
| Age | 65 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | April 9, 1932 |
| Birthplace | Tiptonville, Lake County, TN |
| Date of Death | January 19, 1998 |
| Location of Death | Jackson, TN |
| Cause of Death | Stroke |
| Height | 6' 1" (185 cm) |
| Build | Average |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
| Star Sign | Aries |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation Category | Musician |
| Claim to Fame | Wrote Blue Suede Shoes |
| Music Genre | Pop/Rock |
| Music Style | Country, Rock & Roll, Traditional Country, Rockabilly |
| Music Mood | Carefree, Confident, Rousing, Rollicking, Boisterous, Fun, Energetic, Exuberant, Earthy, Brash, Rambunctious, Raucous, Swaggering, Rebellious, Party/Celebratory, Reckless, Playful, Freewheeling, Confrontational, Fiery, Bravado |
| Instrument | Guitar, Guitar (Electric), Vocals |
Carl Lee Perkins (April 9, 1932 – January 19, 1998) was an American rockabilly musician who recorded most notably at Sun Records Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, beginning during 1954. His best known song is "Blue Suede Shoes".
Selected Carl Perkins film and TV show credits: