Gene Vincent

Pop Singer

Birthday February 11, 1935

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Norfolk, VA

DEATH DATE Oct 12, 1971 (36)

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About

Singer of the top ten hit "Be-Bop-a-Lula" who became one of rockabilly's most well-known acts.

Before Fame

He joined the U.S. Navy in 1952.

Trivia

He overcame a serious car accident that broke several of his bones to become a star with his six-piece band.

Family Life

He was born in Norfolk, Virginia; his father was a coast guard officer during World War II.

Associated With

Robert Downey, Jr. covered three of his songs, though not his most famous one, in the 2003 film The Singing Detective.