Vincent Eugene Craddock (February 11, 1935 – October 12, 1971), known as Gene Vincent, was an American rock and roll musician who pioneered the style of rockabilly.

Rock 'n' roll pioneer Gene Vincent was born Eugene Vincent Craddock (Vincent Eugene according to some biographers) on February 11, 1935 in Norfolk, Virginia. He quit school at the age of 17 to join …

Gene Vincent (born February 11, 1935, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.—died October 12, 1971, Newhall, California) American rockabilly singer whose swaggering, black-leather-clad image defined the look …

Gene Vincent, Vincent Eugene Craddock in real life, 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 …

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Gene Vincent, whose real name was Eugene Vincent Craddock, was born on February 11, 1935 in the small town of Norfolk, on the border of North Carolina and Virginia. From an early age, he was …

Driven by a rockabilly beat and featuring Vincent's raw, Presley-esque vocals, "Be-Bop-A-Lula" took Gene Vincent and his Blue Caps to the top of the rock world. Vincent's stay at the top, however, was …

Sep 27, 2025 · Gene Vincent, born Vincent Eugene Craddock on February 11, 1935, was not merely a singer but a visceral force, embodying the restless spirit of a generation yearning to break free from …

Mar 18, 2025 · Born Vincent Eugene Craddock on 11 February 1935, in Norfolk, Virginia, to Mary Louise and Ezekiah Jackson Craddock, young Gene played guitar from an early age and grew up listening …

Vincent Eugene Craddock (February 11, 1935 – October 12, 1971), known as Gene Vincent, was an American musician who pioneered the styles of rockabilly and rock and roll. [3]