Roots Of Rock: "Blue Suede Shoes"

This is a Fresh Air podcast episode hosted by Terry Gross, featuring interviews with Scotty Moore and Carl Perkins, pioneers of rockabilly music. The episode is part of a themed series on R&B, rockabilly, and early rock and roll. Terry Gross interviews Scotty Moore about his early career with Elvis Presley at Sun Records, his guitar style, and the recording of hits like "That's Alright," "Mystery Train," and "Heartbreak Hotel." The episode also includes an interview with Carl Perkins, who discusses writing "Blue Suede Shoes," his relationship with Elvis, and his experiences in the music industry. Both interviews include excerpts of their classic recordings.