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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. His 1956 top ten hit with his backing band the Blue Caps , " Be-Bop-a-Lula ", is considered a significant early example of rockabilly. [2]
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.
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!. It was released on the Capitol label. It was re-released on CD in 2002.
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. His 1956 top ten hit with his backing band the Blue Caps, "Be-Bop-a-Lula", is considered a significant early example of rockabilly.
Gene Vincent (born February 11, 1935, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.—died October 12, 1971, Newhall, California) American rockabilly singer whose swaggering, black-leather-clad image defined the look of the rock rebel.
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". He had other hit songs, including "Race with the Devil".
Gene Vincent, Vincent Eugene Craddock in real life, was an American musician who pioneered the styles of rock and roll and rockabilly. His 1956 top ten hit with his Blue Caps , “Be-Bop-A-Lula”, is considered a significant early example of rockabilly.
Gene Vincent, was an American musician who pioneered the styles of rock and roll and rockabilly. His 1956 top-ten hit with Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps , "Be-Bop-a-Lula", is considered a significant early example of rockabilly.
Mar 4, 2020 · Gene Vincent fused country music, gospel & the blues into a style of rockabilly that had a harder edge than almost any of his contemporaries.
Oct 12, 2021 · Gene Vincent had an undeniable influence on The Beatles, 'Be Bop A Lula' was the first record Paul McCartney ever bought, John Lennon covered it on Rock N Roll.
