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Carl Perkins, American guitarist, known for american guitarist, died on 1998-01-19.

Carl Perkins, American guitarist, known for american guitarist, died on 1998-01-19. Carl Lee Perkins (April 9, 1932 – January 19, 1998) was an American country, rockabilly, and rock and roll guitarist, singer and songwriter. A rockabilly great and pioneer of rock and roll, he began his recording career at the Sun Studio in Memphis in 1954.

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Carl Perkins is American guitarist.

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Carl Perkins

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Events Before

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Events After

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What happened on January 19, 1998?
Carl Perkins, American guitarist, known for american guitarist, died on 1998-01-19. Carl Lee Perkins (April 9, 1932 – January 19, 1998) was an American country, rockabilly, and rock and roll guitarist, singer and songwriter. A rockabilly great and pioneer of rock and roll, he began his recording career at the Sun Studio in Memphis in 1954.
Why is Carl Perkins dies significant?
Carl Perkins is American guitarist.
Who was involved in Carl Perkins dies?
Key figures include Carl Perkins (guitarist).

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