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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] .
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 ...
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.
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 hits between...
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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.
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.
Decked out in leather, roughed up by circumstance, Gene Vincent was an unsinkable, unruly, unrestrained rockabilly maverick.
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.
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.
