The guitar had been modified by a previous owner, and the volume and tone controls did not work. It was during this time that they decided to form a band, with Grant acquiring a string bass, Kernodle a six-string steel guitar, and Perkins buying a somewhat-abused Fender Esquire electric guitar from the O.K.

The four began to get together in the evenings at Perkins' or Grant's home and play songs. When Johnny Cash moved to Memphis after returning from Germany in 1954, Roy Cash introduced him to Grant, Kernodle and Perkins. Grant, Kernodle and Perkins began bringing their guitars to work, and would play together when repair business was slow. At Automobile Sales, Perkins met co-workers Marshall Grant and A.W. At the time, the younger Cash was stationed in Germany with the US Air Force. Roy Cash Sr., older brother of Johnny Cash, was the service manager at the dealership. He specialized in electrical systems and radio repairs. Perkins started his career in 1953 as a mechanic at Automobile Sales Company in Memphis. He grew up in Como, and taught himself to play rhythm guitar. Luther Monroe Perkins, Sr., a Baptist preacher, and Delphia Anna Stewart Perkins. Perkins was born in Como, Mississippi, the third of five children of Rev. 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. Perkins was an iconic figure in what would become known as rockabilly music.

(Janu– August 5, 1968) was an American country music guitarist and a member of the Tennessee Three, the backup band for singer Johnny Cash. He is buried near his friend Johnny Cash, in the Hendersonville Memorial Park in Hendersonville Tennessee.Luther Monroe Perkins, Jr. In the early morning hours of August 3, 1968, Luther home near Nashville caught fire, and the master guitar player was pulled from the burning home and taken to Vanderbilt University Hospital where here died on August 5, 1968. It also contains the last known recording of Luther Perkins guitar work. This album went on to become one of the greatest albums in music history. One of these shows was tape and contained not only many of Johnny’s hit songs, but also what many regard as Luther’s best guitar work. The highlight of Luther’s Career came on Januwhen Luther, Johnny and the Tennessee Three performed two live shows inside the walls of California’s Folsom Prison. It was Luther that developed the unique “boom-chicka” sound would be forever associated with Johnny Cash. For the better part of the next 15-year Johnny Cash and Luther Perkins were not only friends but also constant music companions. Roy introduced Luther to his Brother Johnny and the two soon became fast friend. Luther moved to Memphis, Tennessee in the 1950’s where he met Roy Cash. Luther Perkins was born in Como, Mississippi on January 8, 1928.

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