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Vincent Eugene Craddock (February 11, 1935 – October 12, 1971), known as Gene Vincent, was an American rock and roll musician who pioneered the style of rockabilly.
Nov 13, 2009 · Eddie Cochran, the man behind “Summertime Blues” and “C’mon Everybody,” is killed on April 17, 1960 when the taxi carrying him from a show in Bristol, England, crashed en route to the ...
Rock 'n' roll pioneer Gene Vincent was born Eugene Vincent Craddock (Vincent Eugene according to some biographers) on February 11, 1935 in Norfolk, Virginia. He quit school at the age of 17 to join the Navy. His naval career was ended following a motorcycle accident while on shore leave in 1955.
Our Top 10 Gene Vincent Songs list presents the best Gene Vincent songs including “Be-Bop-a-Lula,” “Lotta Lovin,’ “Bluejean Bop” and many more. Before the world knew him as Gene Vincent, Vincent Eugene Craddock was born on February 11, 1935, in Norfolk, Virginia.
Gene Vincent. American rockabilly legend who defined the greasy-haired, leather-jacketed, hot rods-and-babes spark of '50s rock & roll. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1950s - 1970s. Born. February 11, 1935 in Norfolk, VA. Died.
One of the most engaging, if tragic, figures in rock and roll history, Gene Vincent personified the wild, lusty, lower class side of the music as a touring artist.
Gene Vincent. Vincent Eugene Craddock (or simply Gene Vincent; February 11, 1935 – October 12, 1971) was an American musician. His music was rock and roll and rockabilly. He was notable for his 1956 classic single "Be-Bop-A-Lula".
Gene Vincent and the Blue Caps is an album by Gene Vincent and His Blue Caps. It was originally released in 1957, four months after its predecessor, Bluejean Bop!.
Bluejean Bop! is the debut studio album by American rockabilly singer and his backing band Gene Vincent and His Blue Caps, featuring rock and roll music as well as covers of pop standards.
On January 12, 1998, Gene Vincent was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Singer, Songwriter. Born Vincent Eugene Craddock to Ezekiah Jackson Craddock and Mary Louise Craddock, he grew up in Norfolk, Virginia. Gene got his first guitar at the age of 12.