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 …

TOWN HALL PARTY Part 1 (25th October 1958) • Gene Vincent & The Blue Caps - Town Hall P... Part 2 (25th July 1959) • Gene Vincent - Town Hall Party - Part 2 (I...

American rockabilly legend who defined the greasy-haired, leather-jacketed, hot rods-and-babes spark of '50s rock & roll. Blue Jean Bop [feat. The Blue Caps] Lotta Lovin' [feat. The Blue Caps]

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 …