This pattern developed into a more defined, varying 1/8-8/5/8-8 picking (with random syncopation) on later Sun recordings and for the rest of Perkins’ career. In order to tone down the sustained bottom end so that it would not compete with the other instruments, Perkins began the practice of muting the three bass strings (E, A and D) with the heel of his right hand, much in the style of Merle Travis, and scratching a rhythm pattern (as heard on Sun Records recordings prior to 1958). The guitar had been modified by a previous owner, and the volume and tone controls did not work. It was during this time that they decided to form a band, with Grant acquiring a string bass, Kernodle a six-string steel guitar, and Perkins buying a somewhat-abused Fender Esquire electric guitar from the O.K. The four began to get together in the evenings at Perkins' or Grant's home and play songs. When Johnny Cash moved to Memphis after returning from Germany in 1954, Roy Cash introduced him to Grant, Kernodle and Perkins. Grant, Kernodle and Perkins began bringing their guitars to work, and would play together when repair business was slow. At Automobile Sales, Perkins met co-workers Marshall Grant and A.W. At the time, the younger Cash was stationed in Germany with the US Air Force. Roy Cash Sr., older brother of Johnny Cash, was the service manager at the dealership. He specialized in electrical systems and radio repairs. Perkins started his career in 1953 as a mechanic at Automobile Sales Company in Memphis.
He grew up in Como, and taught himself to play rhythm guitar. Luther Monroe Perkins, Sr., a Baptist preacher, and Delphia Anna Stewart Perkins. Perkins was born in Como, Mississippi, the third of five children of Rev. 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. Perkins was an iconic figure in what would become known as rockabilly music. (Janu– August 5, 1968) was an American country music guitarist and a member of the Tennessee Three, the backup band for singer Johnny Cash.
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