Gene Vincent Musical artist

Vincent Eugene Craddock (February 11, 1935 – October 12, 1971), known as Gene Vincent, 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 both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.

Personal facts

Birth dateFebruary 11, 1935
Birth place
Norfolk Virginia , Virginia , United States
Date of deathOctober 12, 1971

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