Carl Perkins Concert History

Carl Perkins (April 9, 1932 – January 19, 1998) was an American rockabilly singer, guitarist and songwriter, performing early Rockabilly and Rock n Roll along with more traditional Country and Gospel music for decades before his death at age 65. His best known song was "Blue Suede Shoes" in 1956 which was the first single to top three charts listed by Billboard Magazine - popular, country and western, and rhythm and blues. Perkins had a long association with musical collaborator Johnny Cash...

Date Concert Venue Location
Sep 15, 1997
"Music For Montserrat"
Sir George Martin / Paul McCartney / Sting / Eric Clapton / Phil Collins / Elton John / Mark Knopfler / Arrow / Carl Perkins / Midge Ure / Jimmy Buffett / London Community Gospel Choir
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Royal Albert Hall London, England, United Kingdom
Show Duplicate for Sep 15, 1997
Aug 13, 1997
Carl Perkins / ronnie mcdowell Mud Island Amphitheatre Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Mar 09, 1997
Carl Perkins House of Blues Chicago Chicago, Illinois, United States
Mar 07, 1997
Carl Perkins House of Blues Chicago Chicago, Illinois, United States
Feb 07, 1997
Carl Perkins House of Blues Chicago Chicago, Illinois, United States
Aug 13, 1992
Carl Perkins / Scotty Moore / James Burton / D.J. Fontana / ronnie mcdowell / The Jordanaires / Sun Rhythm Section / Billy Boy Rocka Ellis Auditorium (North Music Hall) Memphis, Tennessee, United States
May 10, 1989
Carl Perkins / Tough Luck w/ Lips Lackowitz
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9:30 Club Washington, D.C., United States
Aug 24, 1988
Roy Orbison / Carl Perkins
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The Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts Vienna, Virginia, United States
May 06, 1988
Carl Perkins Nightstage Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Oct 20, 1987
Roy Orbison / Carl Perkins
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Westbury Music Fair Westbury, New York, United States
May 16, 1987
Roy Orbison / Carl Perkins
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Holiday Star Theatre Merrillville, Indiana, United States
Jul 12, 1986
VOLUNTEER JAM XII
The Allman Brothers Band / Charlie Daniels Band / dobie gray / Carl Perkins / Donnie Winters / Grinderswitch / Dickey Betts / Bobby Jones / Gregg Allman Band / The Outlaws / Restless Heart / Marty Stuart / Charlie McCoy / Orleans / Dwight Yoakum / John Schneider / The Judds / JD Souther / Don Henley / pat boone / John Conley / Billy Joe Shaver / Solomon Burke / Bill Monroe Show all bands
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Starwood Ampitheater Antioch, Tennessee, United States
Mar 19, 1984
Carl Perkins / Jimmy Dale Gilmore Austin Opera House Austin, Texas, United States
May 16, 1982
Joe Ely / Jerry Lee Lewis / Carl Perkins Cotton Carnival Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Aug 05, 1981
Chicagofest
Cheap Trick / Aron Burton / Downchild Blues Band / Joe Perry Project / Jose Feliciano / Muddy Waters / Loose Lips / Carl Perkins / Ramsey Lewis
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Navy Pier Chicago, Illinois, United States
Aug 04, 1981
Muddy Waters / Carl Perkins / Air Supply

Chicagofest

Navy Pier Chicago, Illinois, United States
Apr 24, 1981
The International Festivals of Country Music 1981 (Day 1)
Jerry Lee Lewis / Johnny Cash / June Carter Cash / Carl Perkins / Doc Watson / George Hamilton IV / Hank Thompson / Mac Wiseman / Raymond Froggatt / Wanda Jackson / Rose-Marie
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Festhalle Messe Frankfurt Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
Apr 21, 1981
Jerry Lee Lewis / Wanda Jackson / Carl Perkins / Matchbox / The White Rose Band / Don Gibson

2nd Festival Of American Music

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Hippodrome de Paris Paris, Île-de-France, France
Oct 12, 1980
Carl Perkins / Victor Leed / Carl Mann

Ding Dong Rockabilly Show

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Le Bataclan Paris, Île-de-France, France
Mar 31, 1979
Elvis Costello & the Attractions / Carl Perkins

Armed Funk Tour

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Palladium Times Square New York, New York, United States

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VOLUNTEER JAM XII on Jul 12, 1986 [561-small]

VOLUNTEER JAM XII
Jul 12, 1986
 Antioch, Tennessee, United States
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VOLUNTEER JAM XII on Jul 12, 1986 [560-small]

VOLUNTEER JAM XII
Jul 12, 1986
 Antioch, Tennessee, United States
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ticket photo by Ron Zoni, Roy Orbison / Carl Perkins on Oct 20, 1987 [421-small]

ticket photo by Ron Zoni


Roy Orbison / Carl Perkins
Oct 20, 1987
 Westbury, New York, United States
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ticket photo by Smilin' Jay McDowell, Roy Orbison / Carl Perkins on May 16, 1987 [416-small]

ticket photo by Smilin' Jay McDowell


Roy Orbison / Carl Perkins
May 16, 1987
 Merrillville, Indiana, United States
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Elvis Costello & the Attractions / Carl Perkins on Mar 31, 1979 [566-small]

Elvis Costello & the Attractions / Carl Perkins
Mar 31, 1979
 New York, New York, United States
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Elvis Costello & the Attractions / Carl Perkins on Mar 31, 1979 [565-small]

Elvis Costello & the Attractions / Carl Perkins
Mar 31, 1979
 New York, New York, United States
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johnny cash / Carl Perkins / June Carter Cash on Mar 20, 1975 [342-small]

johnny cash / Carl Perkins / June Carter Cash
Mar 20, 1975
 Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
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Chicagofest on Aug 5, 1981 [241-small]

Chicagofest
Aug 5, 1981
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Carl Perkins had?

Carl Perkins has had 44 concerts.

What genre is Carl Perkins?

Carl Perkins is most often considered to be Rock, United States, Singer-Songwriter, Country, Rock And Roll, Rock & Roll, Rockabilly, and Rock N Roll.

When was the last Carl Perkins concert?

The last Carl Perkins concert was on September 15, 1997 at Royal Albert Hall in London, England, United Kingdom. The bands that performed were: Jimmy Buffett / Mark Knopfler / Paul McCartney / Sting / Phil Collins / Eric Clapton / Elton John / Ray Cooper / Carl Perkins.

What setlist does Carl Perkins play live?

The songs that Carl Perkins performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the September 15, 1997 concert at Royal Albert Hall in London, England, United Kingdom:

  1. Blue Suede Shoes

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