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Gene Vincent


 

Gene Vincent, real name Eugene Vincent Craddock (February 11, 1935 - October 12, 1971) was an American rockabilly pioneer musician, best known for his hit "Be-Bop-A-Lula". He started playing in various country bands in his native Norfolk, Virginia after leaving the United States Navy with a permanent leg injury. He signed at Capitol Records with his backing band The Blue Caps.

References

Books

  • Susan Vanhecke. Race With the Devil: Gene Vincent's Life in the Fast Lane. Saint Martin's Press ISBN 0312262221
  • Derek Henderson "GENE VINCENT A Companion" (the ultimate reference book to his recorded work) (A4 176pp Soft Cover) Spent Brothers Productions (2005) ISBN 0951941674
Gene Vincent: Cover versions of songs by Gene Vincent