Luther Perkins, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Luther Perkins

American musician

Date of Birth: 08-Jan-1928

Place of Birth: Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Date of Death: 05-Aug-1968

Profession: guitarist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn


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About Luther Perkins

  • Luther Monroe Perkins (January 8, 1928 – August 5, 1968) was an American country music guitarist and a member of the Tennessee Three, the backup band for singer Johnny Cash.
  • Perkins was an iconic figure in what would become known as rockabilly music.
  • His creatively simple, sparsely embellished, rhythmic use of Fender Esquire, Jazzmaster and Jaguar guitars is credited for creating Cash's signature "boom-chicka-boom" style.

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