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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]
Jul 26, 2014 · Gene Vincent only had one really big hit, "Be-Bop-a-Lula," which epitomized rockabilly at its prime in 1956 with its sharp guitar breaks, spare snare drums, fluttering echo, and...
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Learn about the life and career of rock 'n' roll pioneer Gene Vincent, who had a hit with \"Be-Bop-A-Lula\" in 1956. Find out his nickname, family, awards, trivia and death cause.
- February 11, 1935
- October 12, 1971
Oct 13, 2006 · Watch Gene Vincent perform his classic rockabilly hit Be-Bop-A-Lula live at the Town Hall Party in 1958. Enjoy the energetic and catchy tune that influenced many other artists and genres. Discover ...
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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.
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Learn about Gene Vincent, the rockabilly rebel who recorded \"Be-Bop-A-Lula\" in 1956. Read his Hall of Fame essay by Robert K. Oermann and watch his induction video by John Fogerty.
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.
