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Carl Perkins

1928 – 1958

American jazz pianist

Jazz pianist

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About Carl Perkins

Lived 1928 – 1958 (aged 29). Carl Perkins was an American jazz pianist.

Carl Perkins (August 16, 1928 – March 17, 1958) Perkins composed the standard "Grooveyard".

He died of a drug overdose at age 29,

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Important facts

Born

16 August 1928, Indianapolis

Birth century

20th century

Died

17 March 1958, Los Angeles

Occupation

Jazz pianist

Nationality

United States

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Carl Perkins's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Carl Perkins?

American jazz pianist (1928–1958)

When was Carl Perkins born?

Carl Perkins was born on 16 August 1928 in Indianapolis.

When did Carl Perkins die?

Carl Perkins died on 17 March 1958 in Los Angeles.

What was Carl Perkins's occupation?

Carl Perkins was a jazz pianist.

What nationality was Carl Perkins?

Carl Perkins was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Carl Perkins

· Wikidata: Q1040029

· DBpedia: Carl Perkins (pianist)

Cite this page

APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Carl Perkins. https://biography.guide/carl-perkins-jazz-pianist/

MLA: "Carl Perkins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/carl-perkins-jazz-pianist/.

Chicago: "Carl Perkins." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/carl-perkins-jazz-pianist/.

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