You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Carl R. Perkins, 90, of Arundel and formerly of Wells, passed away ...

As far as rock ‘n’ roll standards go, “Blue Suede Shoes” is a shoo-in. Back then, rockabilly music was just coming into fashion, with “Blue Suede Shoes” being one of the first highly successful ...

Perkins, who died in 1998, wrote "Blue Suede Shoes," the hit song sung by Elvis Presley, which became the first Sun label record to sell over a million copies. He spoke to Fresh Air in 1996. This is ...

For all of the perks of being a career musician, there are plenty of worksite hazards to consider. Electric instruments, amplifiers, and a venue’s wiring don’t always mix. Constant travel ...