Red Perkins

This country artist recorded off and on for several small labels starting out as a country and country blues artist and eventually getting involved in both Western swing and rockabilly. In the latter genre, he had nowhere near the impact of the better-known Carl Perkins, who was no relation, but his records are respected and sought after by collectors. His best-known material comes from a series of 78s originally cut for the King label, some of which have been reissued on compilation discs. His song "Long Neck Bottle and a Tall Water Glass" has been toasted by lovers of countr...