Carl Perkins

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Singer, guitarist and songwriter Carl Perkins worked on a cotton plantation from an early age, and this brought him into contact with country music. He formed a band in the early 1950s, and in 1954 was signed by Sam Phillips, owner of Sun Records. His first single, 'Turn Around,' was released in Feb 1955. He was badly injured in a car crash, and this caused his career to lose momentum. However, he realized that he would never really be able to rival Elvis Presley.

Author: Leigh, Spencer
Publisher: Financial Times Ltd.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
Perkins, Carl (American musician)

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Ronnie Hilton

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Singer Ronnie Hilton was born in Hull, England, in 1926. He served in the Gordon Highlanders during the second world war. He began singing after winning a crooning competition in Leeds, England.

Author: Leigh, Spencer
Publisher: Financial Times Ltd.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
Hilton, Ronnie

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Mike Sammes

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Singer Mike Sammes was born in Reigate, England, in 1928. He began performing in 1954 in the Coronets, and later formed the Mike Sammes Singers. Many hit records featured this group.

Author: Leigh, Spencer
Publisher: Financial Times Ltd.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
Sammes, Michael

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