Back then, rockabilly music was just coming into fashion, with "Blue Suede Shoes" being one of the first highly successful ...

“Blue Suede Shoes” is a song by Carl Perkins that was subsequently covered by Elvis Presley. In his autobiography, Johnny Cash said he helped inspire Perkins’ original version of the song. Cash said ...

While Elvis Presley‘s “Blue Suede Shoes” remains one of the most famous tracks of the 1950s, fans should remember that the tune was originally by Carl Perkins. Bob Dylan offered his take on the ...

A new era is born.

The influence of Carl Perkins on Jackson and rural West Tennessee is still being felt now nearly 24 years since his passing in January of 1998. The Rockabilly pioneer’s name is on the civic center ...

The Carnegie Center for Arts and History held their ‘Suede & Blue’ Christmas party and Opening Reception earlier Thursday. Guests could enjoy festive cheer, hot chocolate, light refreshments, and a ...

This is FRESH AIR. I'm Terry Gross. Let's continue our week of interviews from our archive with R&B, rockabilly and early rock 'n' roll musicians and songwriters. Up next, we have Carl Perkins, one of ...

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Carnegie Center for Arts and History is hosting their annual Christmas party. The event will take place ...

Elvis Presley's blue suede shoes have sold for more than $150,000. The iconic item from the King of Rock 'n' Roll's wardrobe was bought by an American collector based in California as part of an ...

ENGLAND (WKRC) - Elvis Presley's famous blue suede shoes that were inspired by the song "Blue Suede Shoes" are now being sold in auction for a hefty price tag. Elvis Presley requires no introduction, ...

Elvis Presley didn’t just sing about “Blue Suede Shoes,” he wore a pair during some of his 1950s appearances. On Friday, the footwear changed hands in a British auction, selling for nearly $152,000.

It’s one for the money. Elvis Presley’s iconic blue suede shoes walked off the auction block Friday at a hip-shaking six-figure price that echoed the huge footprint The King left on Rock n’ Roll. The ...