Luther Perkins

Guitarist

Birthday January 8, 1928

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Tennessee

DEATH DATE Aug 3, 1968 (40)

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About

Country music guitarist who was a member of the Tennessee Three, the backing band for Johnny Cash.

Before Fame

In their early days, the Tennessee Three toured around in Cash's 1954 Plymouth.

Trivia

Johnny Cash would make fun of him onstage as part of their live show.

Family Life

His father was a Baptist preacher. Perkins was married twice and had three children.

Associated With

He and Carl Perkins both toured with Johnny Cash.