Luther Perkins Musical artist

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.

Personal facts

Birth date	January 08, 1928
Birth place	Memphis Tennessee
Date of death	August 05, 1968
Place of death	Nashville Tennessee

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Musical artist

Career started	1954
Career ended	1968
associated musical artist	The Tennessee Three Johnny Cash
Background	Non vocal instrumentalist
genre	Country music Rockabilly
instrument	Bass guitar Guitar Fender Jazzmaster Fender Esquire Fender Jaguar