Luther Perkins
Rockabilly, Guitarist
1928 – 1968
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Who was Luther Perkins?
Luther Monroe Perkins was an American country music guitarist and a member of the Tennessee Three, the backup band for singer Johnny Cash. Perkins was an iconic figure in what would become known as rockabilly music. His creatively simple, sparsely-embellished, rhythmic use of Fender Esquire, Jazzmaster and Jaguar guitars is credited for creating Cash's signature "boom-chicka-boom" style.
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- Born
- Jan 8, 1928
Memphis - Also known as
- Perkins, Luther
- Siblings
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Lived in
- Memphis
- Died
- Aug 5, 1968
Nashville
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on July 23, 2013
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