Gene Vincent

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Born Vincent Eugene Craddock on Feb. 11, 1935 in Norfolk, VA

Died Oct. 12, 1971 of ulcer hemorrhage in Newhall, CA

Gene Vincent was the duck-tailed rock star of the late 1950s.

His sensual, heavy-breathing vocals and black leather stage costumes made him a symbol, second only to Elvis Presley for a time, of the early youth rebellion of the 1950s.

His most successful recording was "Be-Bop-A-Lula," but other records such as "Blue Jean Bop," "Lotta Lovin'," "Woman Love" and "Wear My Ring" all sold more than a million copies.

Vincent's career faded in the 1960s.

— Los Angeles Times Oct. 15, 1971

Three thoughts about Gene Vincent

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Gene Vincent was a truly original artist and by all accounts a perfect gentleman and the sweetest guy. All the original rock'n'roll stars of the day come across this way, but i think Gene was extra special.

I'm not one of these people that think an artist can do no wrong , nor one who believes that Elvis didn't die and is living on the moon! I'm just a musician from the UK who just loves Gene's music.

Gene's career might have faded in the US when the initial rock n roll fever subsided, but Gene was a God here in the UK throughout the 60's and 70's, and influenced all the major UK stars of the day.

Gene was like a crippled angel who couldn't stop doing what he loved despite the pain, because the people loved him so much.

” — Paolo, December 14, 2012 at 6:22 p.m.

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