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Carl Perkins: Quick Facts

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Facts

Born April 9, 1932 • Tennessee
Died January 19, 1998 (aged 65) • Jackson • Tennessee
Awards And Honors Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1987) • Grammy Award (1986)

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