Suggs was one of twelve children born to his parents on their farm near Raleigh, North Carolina.
When Suggs began releasing singles Rockabilly was not a household word yet and the Sun label was still being shaped (trying to find its niche).
His other accomplishments include backing Elvis Presley during the King’s homecoming concert on February 25, 1961.
(Suggs can be seen playing guitar in the background of the famous picture of comedian George Jessell bowing at Elvis' feet during the concert.)
Suggs appeared on more than eight Sun records (more than Elvis Presley, Billy Riley, Warren Smith, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Charlie Rich) (1).