The secret lesson Carl Perkins taught me about surviving the music business. Most people would be bitter if Elvis became "The King" using their song. Carl chose something else: lightness.In the early 90s, while I was navigating the "Hat Act" craze of Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson, I had a chance airport hang with Carl. It was a masterclass in perspective.
In this episode:

1. The "Blue Suede Shoes" tragedy and the car crash that changed history.
2. Carl's ability to laugh at career dips and industry trends.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 0:21 My personal connection to Carl Perkins 0:38 The Back Story 1:03 Tragedy1:43 Elvis covers Blue Suede Shoes 2:20 The Toronto Airport

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