JOHN SEBASTIAN REMEMBERS THE first time Carl Perkins’ “Blue Suede Shoes” crackled over his radio, in early 1956. “I thought it was the best thing I ever heard,” says Sebastian, leader of the fine ’60s ...

“Blue Suede Shoes” is a song by Carl Perkins that was subsequently covered by Elvis Presley. In his autobiography, Johnny Cash said he helped inspire Perkins’ original version of the song. Cash said ...

You won’t have Carl Perkins’ blue suede shoes to step on anymore: The legendary rock pioneer died in January at age 65. Though not as major a figure as Elvis Presley in rock ‘n’ roll — or in its ...

Today's Morning Edition music is from Carl Perkins performing his original composition "Blue Suede Shoes." It was the first song to make it into the top five on both the country and rhythm and blues ...

While Elvis Presley‘s “Blue Suede Shoes” remains one of the most famous tracks of the 1950s, fans should remember that the tune was originally by Carl Perkins. Bob Dylan offered his take on the ...

You won’t have Carl Perkins’ blue suede shoes to step on anymore: The legendary rock pioneer died last month at age 65. Though not as major a figure as Elvis Presley in rock ‘n’ roll – or in its ...

Popular music has celebrated some unusual footwear over the years, from high-heeled sneakers to boogie shoes. But few were as unusual or enduring as the pair songwriter and guitarist Carl Perkins ...

A new era is born.