Carl Perkins was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist who is best known for his 1956 hit single 'Blue Suede Shoes'. He was a pioneer of rockabilly music and is considered one of the most influential figures in the development of rock and roll. Perkins wrote and recorded the song in 1955, and it quickly became a hit, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song has since been covered by numerous artists and has become a classic.