The big news on planet rockabilly as Christmas draws near is the recent discovery of four unreleased Carl Perkins recordings made in a tiny Tennessee studio way before he began his tenure at Sun Records (but more on that inside).
Inspired by that incredible find, and fast-forwarding the clock just a little, this issue we’ve chosen to leave the well-told tale of Carl’s early days behind and instead retread his steps once Sam Phillips’ hallowed Memphis studio was behind him.