When did Perkins start his recording career at Sun Studio?
1964
1957
1954
1960
Answer
In 1954, Carl Perkins began his recording career at Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee. He made his first recordings with legendary producer Sam Phillips, who also discovered Elvis Presley. One of Perkins' early hits, "Blue Suede Shoes," became a rock'n' roll anthem and solidified his status as a pioneer of the genre.
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