Gene Vincent
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Summary
Gene Vincent was born on February 11, 1935[1], in Norfolk, Virginia[2]. He died on October 12, 1971[3], in Newhall[4]. He worked as a guitarist[5], singer[6], singer-songwriter[7], rockabilly musician[8], and bandleader[9]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,278 views/month, #6,530 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: California[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Occupation: composer[14], musician[15]
- Award received: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[16], Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[17]
- Member of: Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Genre: rockabilly[20], country music[21]
- Military branch: United States Navy[22]
- Record label: Apex[23], Capitol Records[24], Challenge Records[25], Dandelion[26]
- Commons category: Gene Vincent[27]
- Cause of death: ulcer[28]
- Participated in conflict: Korean War[29]
- Family name: Craddock[30]
- Given name: Vincent[31], Eugene[32]
- Pseudonym: Gene Vincent[33]
- Official website: http://www.rockabillyhall.com/LatestNewsGV.html[34]
- Manner of death: natural causes[35]
- Instrument: guitar[36], voice[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[38]
- Birth name: Vincent Eugene Craddock[39]
- Start of work period: 1955[40]
- End of work period: 1971[41]
Why It Matters
Gene Vincent has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
He has been cited as an influence by The Clash[44], a rock band[45], founded in 1976[46].
FAQs
Where was Gene Vincent born?
Gene Vincent was born in Norfolk, Virginia[2].
Where did Gene Vincent die?
Gene Vincent died in Newhall[4].
What did Gene Vincent do for work?
Gene Vincent worked as a guitarist[5], singer[6], singer-songwriter[7], rockabilly musician[8], and bandleader[9].
What awards did Gene Vincent receive?
Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[16] and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[17].
Who did Gene Vincent influence?
Gene Vincent has been cited as an influence by The Clash[44].