RARE VIDEO FROM THE SPECIAL CARL PERKINS AND FRIENDS. 1985.

This is rare, official, and previously unseen footage of Carl Perkins - freshly uncovered from Graham Nolder 1985 production archives.

Featuring an all-star lineup of Johnny Cash, Eric Clapton, Roy Orbison, Ringo Starr, and Jerry Lee Lewis, each sharing personal stories and live reflections on the man who helped shape rockabilly and modern rock ’n’ roll.

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🎬 Carl Perkins & Friends – A Rockabilly Session (Official TV Show)
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⏱️ Timestamps & Highlights

0:53​ - Carl Perkins arrives on set, greets audience
1:47​ - Boppin’ the Blues
4:40​ - Johnny Cash on “the Carl Perkins sound” and early tours with Elvis
5:47​ - Eric Clapton on Carl’s influence and unique “feel”
6:47​ - Put Your Cat Clothes On
9:50​ - Johnny Cash on the “Black Blues” guitar tone and its impact on A Boy Named Sue
10:40​ - Eric Clapton on Carl’s individuality as a guitarist
11:17​ - Roy Orbison compliments Carl’s playing
11:57​ - Matchbox - Carl Perkins & Ringo Starr introduce Eric Clapton on guitar
15:14​ - Jerry Lee Lewis on Carl’s musical talent
15:55​ - Johnny Cash reveals the real story behind Blue Suede Shoes
17:03​ - Blue Suede Shoes
22:16​ - Clapton on songwriting, commercial success, and Carl’s influence on English rock
24:17​ - Right String Baby (But the Wrong Yo-Yo)
29:10​ - Eric Clapton describes Carl Perkins in one sentence
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📜 About This Footage

This archival material captures Carl Perkins in a rare, intimate setting with his closest musical friends - a true piece of rock history.
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