Carl Perkins: A Lesson in Lightness
Update: 2025-12-19
Description
The secret lesson Carl Perkins taught me about surviving the music business. Most people would be bitter if Elvis became "The King" using their song. Carl chose something else: lightness.
In the early 90s, while I was navigating the "Hat Act" craze of Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson, I had a chance airport hang with Carl. It was a masterclass in perspective.
In this episode:
- The "Blue Suede Shoes" tragedy and the car crash that changed history.
- Carl's ability to laugh at career dips and industry trends.
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⏱️ CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:21 My personal connection to Carl Perkins
0:38 The Back Story
1:03 Tragedy
1:43 Elvis covers Blue Suede Shoes
2:20 The Toronto Airport
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