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Mini Bio. 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.
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, 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. He is a member of the Rock and Roll and Rockabilly Halls of Fame.
1998. INDUCTED BY. John Fogerty. CATEGORY. Performers. The rockabilly rebel encapsulated his era with the hit song “Be-Bop-A-Lula.” Decked out in leather, roughed up by circumstance, Gene Vincent was an unsinkable, unruly, unrestrained rockabilly maverick. Gene Vincent. HALL OF FAME. ESSAY. By Robert K. Oermann.
About Gene Vincent. Gene Vincent was Capitol’s answer to Elvis Presley. A rockabilly and rock'n'roll singer, he is best known for his début single, “Be-Bop-A-Lula”. He had a long string of...
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Feb 11, 2024 · “Gene Vincent, who was asleep at the time of the crash, suffered a broken collar bone, and was well enough to phone his wife on Monday. He was discharged from hospital on Tuesday and flew back...
