Known for writing and first recording “Blue Suede Shoes,” which later became a hit for Elvis Presley in 1956, along with other hits “Matchbox,” “Everybody’s Trying to Be My Baby,” and “Honey, Don’t,” ...

Former Beatle Paul McCartney's music publishing company has obtained rights to 23 classic rock 'n' roll songs composed by the late Carl Perkins, including Blue Suede Shoes, Honey Don't and Matchbox.