Gene Vincent
This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (January 2008) Gene Vincent Background information Birth name Vincent Eugene Craddock Born (1935-02-11)February 11, 1935 Norfolk, Virginia, United States Died October 12, 1971(1971-10-12) (aged 36) Newhall, California, U.S. Genres Rockabilly, rock and roll, blues, country Occupation(s) Singer, musician Instruments Vocals, guitar Years active 1955–1971 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.