Gene VincentGene Vincent, real name Eugene Vincent Craddock (February 11, 1935 - October 12, 1971) was an American rockabilly musician, best known for his hit "Be-Bop-A-Lula". He started playing in various country bands in Norfolk, Virginia after leaving the Navy with a permanent leg injury. He signed at Capitol Records with his backing band The Blue Caps. After "Be-Bop-A-Lula" became a huge hit in 1956, Gene Vincent & the Blue Caps were unable to follow it up with mainstream success in spite of critically acclaimed songs like "Bluejean Bop" and "Race with the Devil". The group's only other hit was "Lotta Lovin'" (1957). Vincent also became one of the first rock stars to star in a film, The Girl Can't Help It. By the 1960s, Vincent's career had mostly ended in the US, though he maintained an audience in Europe, especially England and France. Gene Vincent is interred in the Eternal Valley Memorial Park, Newhall, California. This page about Gene Vincent includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about Gene Vincent News stories about Gene Vincent External links for Gene Vincent Videos for Gene Vincent Wikis about Gene Vincent Discussion Groups about Gene Vincent Blogs about Gene Vincent Images of Gene Vincent |
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Gene Vincent is interred in the Eternal Valley Memorial Park, Newhall, California. After "Be-Bop-A-Lula" became a huge hit in 1956, Gene Vincent & the Blue Caps were unable to follow it up with mainstream success in spite of critically acclaimed songs like "Bluejean Bop" and "Race with the Devil". Unfortunately she passed away when he was 9 years old. He signed at Capitol Records with his backing band The Blue Caps. Xzibit has a very close relationship with his mother, shown in his music. He started playing in various country bands in Norfolk, Virginia after leaving the Navy with a permanent leg injury. His most recent album is "Weapons of Mass Destruction". Gene Vincent, real name Eugene Vincent Craddock (February 11, 1935 - October 12, 1971) was an American rockabilly musician, best known for his hit "Be-Bop-A-Lula". Dre-produced Restless, followed by Man Vs. Machine in 2002. In 2000, Xzibit released Dr. In 1996 Xzibit made his solo debut with At the Speed of Life, produced by DJ Muggs (of Cypress Hill) and Diamond D. 40 Dayz & 40 Nightz followed in 1998. Xzibit got his start as a member of the Likwit Crew which toured with Tha Alkaholiks in 1995. Xzibit also hosts the MTV television show Pimp My Ride. Xzibit is an American hip-hop artist, born Alvin Nathaniel Joiner on January 8, 1974 in Detroit, Michigan. Weapons of Mass Destruction (2004). Machine (2002). Man Vs. Restless (2000). 40 Dayz & 40 Nightz (1998). At The Speed Of Life (1996). |