Acting
Carl Perkins
Born April 9, 1932 · Tiptonville, Tennessee, USA
Died January 19, 1998 · aged 65
Carl Lee Perkins was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. A rockabilly great and pioneer of rock and roll, he began his recording career at the Sun Studio, in Memphis, beginning in 1954. Among his best-known songs are "Blue Suede Shoes", "Honey Don't", "Matchbox" and "Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby".
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Into the Night · 1985Into the Night
★ 6.51985
MovieThrillerComedy
Ed Okin used to have a boring life. He used to have trouble getting to sleep. Then one night, he met Diana. Now, Ed's having trouble staying alive.
Wild Texas Wind · 1991Wild Texas Wind
★ 6.01991
MovieTV MovieDrama
Soon after a country singer moves in with her band's new manager, he's found slain and she's a suspect.
Jerry Lee Lewis: I Am What I Am · 1987Jerry Lee Lewis: I Am What I Am
1987
MovieMusicDocumentary
This unique rockumentary features classic performances and Jerry Lee's biggest hits.
Johnny Cash - A Night to Remember 1973 · 2020Johnny Cash - A Night to Remember 1973
★ 7.72020
MovieMusic
Discover a never-before-seen concert, recently found in Sony’s vault. Songs include "Big River", "A Boy Named Sue", "If I were a Carpenter” and "Folsom Prison Blues". June Carter Cash also performs. Filmed May 5th, 1973 at The Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles.
Go Cat Go! · 1997Go Cat Go!
1997
MovieMusic
The great rockabilly guitarist Carl Perkins gives viewers a personal look at his life and career on this music video. GO CAT GO includes candid interviews with the musician, in which he discusses his experiences working with legends George Harrison, Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, and Paul McCartney. In addition, there is special bonus footage of Perkins performing with McCartney at Memphis's Liberty Bowl.
Jerry Lee Lewis: The Jerry Lee Lewis ShowJerry Lee Lewis: The Jerry Lee Lewis Show
Movie
There sa whole lotta shakin goin on in this exceptional DVD of a classic television special featuring the inimitable Jerry Lee Lewis and friends! Special guest appearances by Carl Perkins, Jackie Wilson, Linda Gail Lewis, Sound Generation and more! Classic country, gospel and folk tunes such as I ll Fly Away, God Bless America and This Land Is Your Land meet with early rock favorites like Whole Lotta Shakin Goin On, Longley Teardrops, Delilah, Blue Suede Shoes and more! High quality video reproduction plus chapter index and other features make this a must own DVD for fans of Lewis and good ol homestyle rock and roll!
The Blasters: Let's Rock Again - Live in Chicago · 1982The Blasters: Let's Rock Again - Live in Chicago
1982
MovieMusic
The Blasters are at the top of the Los Angeles Rockabilly world when they hit Stages Music Hall in Chicago. Assisted by the legendary Carl Perkins, Willie Dixon and Lee Allen, the crowd is left awestruck and sweaty. Selections include: Border Radio, Shakin', Blue Suede Shoes, Marie Marie and others.
Austin City Limits: Country · 2001Austin City Limits: Country
2001
SeriesDocumentary
Austin City Limits Country (1976–1991) celebrates the golden era of the longest-running music series in television history. This collection captures the evolution of country music on the iconic Austin stage, spanning from the trailblazing Outlaw movement of Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings to the high-energy "New Traditionalist" explosion of Garth Brooks and George Strait. Featuring legendary performances from Hall of Famers like Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, and Charley Pride alongside the genre-defining hits of the 1980s, these programs showcase the authentic songwriting and world-class musicianship that turned a local Texas show into a global cultural institution.
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