Haggard refers to Luther Perkins, who was one of Johnny Cash's sidemen...and with whom Haggard credits as being his inspiration while incarcerated at San Quentin. Johnny Cash and Luther Perkins played a concert there in 1958 and Haggard was in the audience (serving 3 years for a botched robbery)
I hear Luther Vandross was a great man, and he is reported to have said he was 6'3 (191 cm).
Elvis Perkins has recorded two albums with his band Elvis Perkins in Dearland. He has taken after his successful parents. He is also currently working on a novel.
Ma Perkins aired on radio from 1933 to November 25, 1960.
There was a blues singer called Pinetop Perkins. Possibly it's him that you are referring to.
Luther Perkins was born on January 8, 1928, in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
Luther Perkins died on August 5, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee, USA of fire at his house.
Bethania Perkins is 5' 6".
Christine Perkins is 5' 5".
Clare Perkins is 5' 5".
Damian Perkins is 5' 10".
Grayhawk Perkins is 5' 11".
Holly Perkins is 5' 7".
Kieren Perkins is 194 cm.
Marlin Perkins is 5' 10".
Melody Perkins is 5' 8".
Theodore Perkins is 6' 3".