Carl Perkins's 1987 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...

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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
  Uploaded by Skeeter Mc Cheese

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
  Uploaded by Skeeter Mc Cheese

Rock
United States
Singer-Songwriter
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Rock And Roll
Rock & Roll
Rockabilly
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1997 5 concerts
1992 1 concert
1989 1 concert
1988 2 concerts
1987 2 concerts
1986 1 concert
1984 1 concert
1982 1 concert
1981 4 concerts
1980 1 concert
1979 1 concert
1978 1 concert
1977 1 concert
1975 2 concerts
1974 10 concerts
1973 3 concerts
1970 1 concert
1968 1 concert
1967 2 concerts
1955 3 concerts
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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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