Charles Arthur Feathers (12 June 1932 – 29 August 1998) was an American musician associated with the rockabilly scene of the 1950s. Although he did not achieve major recognition during the early period of his career, his work later gained increased attention, and he has been cited as an influence by various musicians. Feathers was born in Holly Springs, Mississippi, United States. He began his career as a session musician at Sun Studio, where he played a variety of instruments while seeking opportunities to record his own material. He later recorded for Flip Records, a small label established by Sam Phillips, which led to further recordings for Sun Records and Holiday Inn Records. Feathers stated that he had contributed arrangements to Elvis Presley recordings such as "That's All Right" and "Blue Moon of Kentucky", although these claims are not widely verified. He also claimed that his song "We're Getting Closer (To Being Apart)" had been intended as a Presley single. He was credited on Presley's Sun recording "I Forgot to Remember to Forget" after songwriter Stan Kesler asked him to record a demonstration version. Feathers subsequently recorded for Meteor Records and King Records, where he produced some of his best-known work. His singles from the 1950s include "Peepin' Eyes", "Defrost Your Heart", "Tongue-Tied Jill" and "Bottle to the Baby". After his contract with King Records ended, he continued performing, while expressing the view that his work had not received the recognition it warranted. During the mid-1980s, Feathers performed at venues such as the Antenna Club in Memphis, appearing alongside groups including Tav Falco's Panther Burns, whose members were admirers of his work and helped connect him with recording opportunities. He released the albums "New Jungle Fever" in 1987 and "Honkey Tonk Man" in 1988, both issued by New Rose Records. These recordings featured guitar contributions from his son, Bubba Feathers. The label’s catalogue during that period also included artists such as Johnny Thunders, Alex Chilton, Roky Erickson, The Cramps and The Gun Club. Feathers died on 29 August 1998 from complications following a stroke-induced coma and was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery South in Memphis. Feathers studied and recorded with Junior Kimbrough, whom he described as a major musical influence. His later work, particularly from the 1970s and 1980s, often incorporated slower, atmospheric country-blues elements, contrasting with the faster rockabilly style of many of his contemporaries. His vocal style, characterised by rhythmic variation and expressive delivery, influenced later performers including Lux Interior of The Cramps. His song "That Certain Female" was included in the soundtrack of Kill Bill: Volume 1, directed by Quentin Tarantino. "Can't Hardly Stand It" appeared in Kill Bill: Volume 2, the video game Grand Theft Auto V, and the film Only Lovers Left Alive. Feathers’ contribution to rockabilly has been recognised by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. Bob Dylan featured his recordings "One Hand Loose" and "Defrost Your Heart" on the radio programme "Theme Time Radio Hour". Feathers was also inducted into the Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame. Discography Good Rockin' Tonight (1974) Live In Memphis, Tennessee (1976) That Rock-A-Billy Cat! (1979) Charlie Feathers, Vol. 1: Rockabilly (1979) Charlie Feathers, Vol. 2 (1979) Rockabilly Rhythm! (1981) Original T.V. Sound Track N.B.C. 1979 – (Rock-A-Billy) We're Getting Closer (1981) New Jungle Fever (1987) Honky Tonk Man (1988) Charlie Feathers (American Explorer Series) (1991) I Ain't Done Yet (1993) Tip Top Daddy (1995) The King of Rockabilly: This Little Show (1999) Live in London (2000) Live in Paris '87 (2002) <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Charlie+Feathers">Read more on Last.fm</a>. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.