GENE'S WEB SITE
GENE'S TRIBUTE SHOW, 2005
Tina Craddock (Gene's sister) Presents ...
THE LAST DAYS: Early September of 1971 Ronny Weiser of Rolling Rock Records, was curiously asking a local record store owner if she knew anything about Gene Vincent. She ironically replied that she heard he was in an apartment down the street. Ron made immediate contact and Gene recorded four vocal-only songs right in Ron's apartment, using a $140 portable reel-to-reel tape deck. Music tracks were added later. It was then back to England one last time in mid-September of 1971 soon after the Weiser apartment tapings. Gene rehearsed about 12 songs for a tour, and recorded five of them with Richard Cole and the Kansas Hook band on Friday, October 1, 1971. This material (all but "Whole Lotta Shakin'") was released years later as "The Last Session." Gene managed to get through two shows at the Wookey Hollow Club in Liverpool October 3rd and 4th, 1971 before his health completely gave out and he flew back to California.
WORRIED ABOUT THEIR SON, Gene's parents, then residing in Saugus, CA, traveled to Simi Valley to find him brokenhearted and disoriented. They decided to take Gene to their home and upon entering the house, Gene tripped and fell, bursting his chronic ulcers and began vomiting blood and tomato juice. He was taken by an ambulance to Inter-Valley Hospital, where he passed away about an hour later. Among Gene's last words while waiting for the ambulance was the promise, "If I get through this, I'm going to be a better man." However, he did not survive. Gene died in Newhall, California, from a bleeding ulcer on October 12, 1971 at the age of 36. His mother said, "After he died, he had the sweetest smile on his face. Actual burial site is Eternal Memorial Park, Newhall CA.
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Rockabilly Richie Chicago, USA rockabillyrichie@hotmail.com There sure are a lot of people who have left a comment. What a great thing this is for Gene's memory. Thanks for sharing the tribute photos with us, and if you ever have a tribute musically again and need someone to fill in on upright bass, guitar, elec. bass, piano or "clapper" give me a holler!! |
fernando tirado Knoxville, TN elvis57@iwon.com Very good singer - i like to know where is gene vincent son? |
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Memphis Dave (David Underberg) Memphis Tennessee David-Valentino@Cox.net When I was a kid, I was looking in an old thrift store and seen a crude 45 "Blujean Bop". Well, I liked Elvis and the song sounded cool ... I thought I'd try my luck and spend 50 cents. Well, I figured out there was more than Elvis Presley and ... a Rock-A-Billy cat is what I was found/born to be!!! Now I'm stuck in Laguna Beach but, my heart will always be in Memphis Tennessee. Gene Vincent - What A Rocker man!! David Underberg (29 yrs), 28091 Westfield Drive, Laguna Niguel, Ca 92677 Any foreigners coming to California, come on over, there's a whole lotta shakin' goin' on!! |
Simon Rodriguez Pacoima Ca USA simonlrod@yahoo.com Everytime Im in Newhall or nearby Valencia I always come see Mr.Vincent, always remembering how much joy this man has brought me. You are to me the greatest and I for one will always be proud to wear my Blue Cap |
Tina Craddock USA tinacraddock@aol.com Hi just a quick note to thank everyone for their support, and all the pictures and books they have sent me. Most grateful, Tina |
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spike trimdon, england napperspikes@aol.com dear gene, coming to see you 'n' eddie when i get there, please save me a good seat. (how missed you are). |
TINA CRADDOK
U.S.A. TINACRADDOCK@AOL.COM WELL HERE I AM AGAIN READING A BOOK ABOUT MY BROTHER, THIS ONE WRITTEN BY JOHN COLLIS. THIS IS THE MOST STUPID BOOK I HAVE EVER READ. IT DEALS WITH INTERVIEW'S FROM MARGIE WHO GENE CAUGHT SLEEPING WITH ANOTHER MAN IN GENE'S OWN HOUSE. I'M SURE DON ARDEN WAS GOOD TO HER, SHE WAS VERY GOOD TO HIM. ADRIAN WHO WAS SUPPOSE TO BE A GOOD FRIEND OF GENE'S (WHAT A JOKE, HE LIVED OFF GENE) AND THEN HELPED MARGIE BRING HIM TO ENGLAND AND CERTAIN DEATH. DARLENE WAS NOT A DEPENDABLE PERSON LOOK WHAT SHE DID TO HER OWN CHILDERN. NOW I HAVE A QUESTION WHO IS SHERRI VINCENT NEVER HEARD OF THIS PERSON, IF THIS IS SHERRI CRADDOCK I WANT TO TELL HER VINCENT WAS NOT A REAL NAME IT WAS A STAGE NAME. HIS NAME WAS EUGENE VINCENT CRADDOCK, VINCENT WAS A STAGE NAME NOTHING MORE. WELL I GUESS I'VE SAID ENOUGH, BUT THESE POEPLE WHO WRITE ABOUT MY BROTHER ARE JUST JACK ASSES. |
Mr. Morgan sweden Hippie_hyddan@hotmail.com Be-bop-alula is one of my favorite songs ... R.I.P |
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Tammie Holloway Hello, I am Tammie Holloway, the oldest daughter of Ruth Ann Hand. Just wanted to get the word out that Ruth Ann passed away Wednesday April 2, 2008. I grew up hearing stories of her short time with Gene. She will be missed. Tammie |
Tina Craddock
USA Tinacraddock@aol.com Just a quick note to say good-bye to RUTH ANN who passed away on April 2 2008. This was Gene's first wife. Tina |
ricky suarez argentina presidenciadelanacion@uol.com.ar keep on rockin' gene keep on!! |
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Paul Jeffries Bedford England ironduke9@yahoo.com I followed Gene on most of his tours here in the uk and was allways in the front. he was amazing. He played several times in Bedford and once i was waiting by the stage exit with other fans and he recognised me and said to me hello sir, I keep seeing you, that made me up I can tell you. I met him after that at The Hammersmith Palai in london. My wife was pregnant and we both were allowed into his dressing room, I told Gene if it was a boy I would name it after him, he said it would be an honour. I asked him if he would name the baby if it was a girl and he sat back in his seat and said he liked the name sheri, and thats what she is and sings with me in a band called Sheri's Hit Men. Gene was a great guy allways so polite and a great performer. no one could fill his shoes thats for sure. God Bless Him. |
Johnny CALAVERA Sevilla jscara@hotmail.com Gene, you'll never died ... Lets Rock!! |
freek strootman nederland frestro@hotmail.com I'm almost 40 and i bought 10 years ago i lowbudget cd of Gene Vincent, than not knowing who he was. Now 10 years later and many cd's later, i'm a big fan of a big man of rock and roll. Even his last recording distance drums sound, while he was very sick, good. He was the greatest!! - freek |
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JFK Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Met Gene when he returned to Fargo, North Dakota in 1967 while I was attending Moorhead State College. He was appearing at the Round Up in Fargo. We had a great time back stage drinking beer between sets. I became a Gene Vincent fan growing up in Hastings on Hudson, New York & like everyone back then tried to sing like Gene. God Bless him. JFK |
EFFENBERG VERVIERS, LIEGE, BELGIUM henri_effenberg@hotmail.com I first greet Gene's family to say that we will never forget the most famous rock and roller the world has ever had. I remember watching him on tv when he sang at the Olympia in Paris in the early 60's. He was so impressive and I bought several of his records I still listen to today. Goodbye. |
Sandra Z Los Angeles CA USA zlincoln@pacbell.net I was at the 1957 show at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago - a young lass of 14, and Gene autographed my arm! I didn't wash it for 2 weeks, until my mother said I should wash it off. No picture of it, so instead today I have a tattoo of the music from "Be Bop A Lula" Gene started my love of real rock n'roll, and I still live it to this day. LOVE YOU, GENE! Sandra Z |
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TINA CRADDOCK U.S.A. TINACRADDOCK@AOL.COM I CAN'T HELP BUT WONDER WHERE ALL THESE POEPLE WHO WRITE BOOK'S ABOUT MY BROTHER GET THEIR INFORMATION. EXAMPLE: GENE CAUGHT MARGIE IN BED WITH ANOTHER PERSON, WHERE IS THAT IN THE BOOKS. THERE ARE SO MANY MORE THINGS THAT ARE NOT PRINTED ABOUT MY BROTHER. I'VE BEEN TOLD POEPLE DON'T WANT TO HEAR THE GOOD THINGS. MY BROTHER WAS NOT AN ANGEL (JUST SANG LIKE ONE). BUT NEITHER WAS HE A CRAZY, DRUGGED OUT LOSER. TINA (PROUD TO BE THE SISTER OF GENE VINCENT) CRADDOCK |
Jim Church Windsor Ontario Canada jimmy59ca2001@yahoo.com Gene was great, had unique qualities, I was impressed when he said, Elvis is a real nice guy, but he is doing his thing and I am doing mine, I thought that was real first class, thanks to the french fans for keeping things going, gene was the greatest and still is, is there anybody performing right now that is a tribute to Gene that is good, thanks Jim |
SHELLY NHANTS ENGLAND SWOPPED MY FIRST PAIR OF BROTHEL CREEPERS FOR MY FIRST GENE RECORDING. IT WAS THE ALBUM GENE VINCENT & BLUE CAPS (CLASSIC). I WAS ONLY 14 AT THE TIME. DISC IN GOOD NIK COVER TATTY. WOT A IMPRESSION THAT MADE! THE VOICE, AND WOT A COLLECTION OF MUSICIONS. TRULEY THE ONLY ROCKIN GROUP WITH 100% BOL356KS. I HAVE HIS NAME TATTOED ACROSS MY BACK, IN LARGE COLOURED SCRIPT, MY TRIBUTE, TO MY MUSIC, TO THE MAIN MAN. IM NOW 45 AND STILL HAVE THE SAME PASSION. MY KIDS WHEN YOUNG, WHO IS GENE VINCENT? ID PLAY GENES SONGS, THEY SAID THATS CRAP, STRANGE HOW THEY NO THE LYRICS. EVERY DAY HE IS PLAYED. HE WILL LIVE IN THE HEARTS OF MANY FOREVER. |
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Marco Laukkanen Helsinki, Finland elmacu69@gmail.com Love and respect one of most greatest ROCK'N'ROLL singer. And my childhood memores, all ways gives me chills when i play your songs!! ROCK*N*ROLL FOREVER! - SUOMI |
JOHN PERKINS isle of wight, england johnarizonaboy@tiscali.co.uk I WAS ABOUT 14 YEARS OLD WHEN I FIRST HEARD BLUEJEAN BOP. ME AND MY MATES WERE JUST BLOWN AWAY BY THIS NEW SOUND. WE WERE INSTANT GENE FANS FROM THEN ON. WE SAW GENE ON STAGE AT ODEON CINEMAS IN SOUTH LONDON AT LEWISHAM AND WOOLWICH AND COLLECTED ALL GENE'S RECORDS. AS I SCROLL THROUGH ALL THE TRIBUTES ON THE SITE, ITS NICE TO KNOW THAT THERE ARE SO MANY PEOPLE WHO APPRECIATE WHAT GENE GAVE US AND FEEL THE MUSIC AS I DO. |
Lou Lagrave Cave Creek, Arizona, USA ljlagrave@cox.net I grew up in the '50's, and I always liked Gene Vincent. I remember seeing him with the Blue Caps on BW TV. I still have my old 45's of Be Bop a Lula/Woman Love and Lotta' Lovin'. When Woman Love came out there was a lot of discussion as to whether Gene was saying "I'm lookin' for a woman with a one track mind. A ----in' and a kissin' and a smoochin' all the time. The big "controversy" was whether or not he was saying "huggin'" or "f***in'". You can imagine how much play that got in the '50's! I was in the 7th grade at the time. Over 50 years later, it still makes me smile just thinking about it. He had a great voice. So sad that his health didn't let him reap all the rewards. |
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Eileen Birmingham mayqueen@blueyonder.co.uk I was one of Gene's younger fans back in the 1960's I first discovered him when I was about 13. I saw him at Birmingham Town Hall and at Blackpool's North pier when he did a summer season there in a music show. I was shy in those days but wanted to meet him so I persuaded my mother to come with me whilst I waited for Gene at the stage door. He was so kind and gentle towards me, a perfect southern gentleman; full of charm. I loved his dimples when he smiled! He was so respectful toward my mother always calling her ma'am. Of course I got his autograph which I still treasure. I even held his crutches for him whilst he signed autograhes for other fans because he found it hard to manage them with his hands full. I saw that show so many times and I remember those meetings with affection. Gene had a supreme talent, the voice of an angel when he sang ballads, any negative behaviour one may read about him was undoubtedly caused by the constant pain he suffered. His true nature was not at all negative. He deserves to be remembered as 'Sweet' Gene Vincent. |
Brian Hughes Liverpool Cheshire UK brian_hughes@ntlworld.com I was a fan of Gene Vincent from the 50's, and attended the Wooky Hollow the day after what turned out to be his last performance. I had booked the tickets just to see him, and was saddened when we were told he had become very unwell and could not complete the booking, having performed for two nights, the night before in obvious pain and discomfort. The shows had been a sell out, and I am sure he was as dissapointed as his fans were not to be able to continue, but such is life. |
Glen Greenwood Chatham, Kent, England darrengreenwood@tiscali.co.uk I don't remember Gene very well because i was born in 1978, but i do remember my late dad playing his songs. My dads favourite was She She little Shelia. My favourite one is Baby Blue. Gene we will remember you for ever. |
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TINA CRADDOCK USA TINACRADDOCK@AOL.COM THE CRADDOCK FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF KEN NELSON, MAY HE REST IN PEACE. - THE CRADDOCK FAMILY |
corral jose France corral.jose@orange.fr (no message) |
paul longden devon england p.a.longden@blueyonder.co.uk I have read most things good and bad about Gene but I collected all his recordings and still buy stuff that sounds like it was recorded in a toilet. I can't get over what fantastic voice he had [I can't believe you want to leave,fantastic] cananybody tell me what he say's first word second line? I met him every time he appeared near plymouth. I have even been on stage as a clapper boy. Since he died i have been searching for some singer to touch me like he did, but the nearest is steve young and he's kind of country but great voice. I will converse with any one on my favorite subject anytime. cheers, paul longden. |
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giuseppe nini marcheggiano genoa - italy marcheggiano@pobox.com Gene, your songs have accompanied my youth. Thanks! |
charlie barcelona espain forajidoloco@hotmail.com principe solo habra uno!! por eso decidi tatuarmelo a el y sus blue caps, para llevarlo siempre conmigo!! forever gene!! |
E.T. Oliver Bushton, Illinois, USA wwe_tigerrose2003@hotmail.com I always liked Gene Vincent music. My favorite that he did was "Hi Lily Hi Lo". Kind of describes what he left us, too. |
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Harald Hertlein Leverkusen, Germany Harald-Hertlein@t-online.de Many People don't Know what is Rock 'n' Roll. Here is the Answer: GENE VINCENT |
TINA CRADDOCK USA TINACRADDOCK@AOL.COM THE CRADDOCK FAMILY SENDS OUT A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF GENE'S FANS, AND A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO LEE-LOO AND THE FRENCH FAN CLUB FOR THE FLOWERS FOR GENE AND VINCE - TINA |
Martina Germany guitartown@t-online.de Happy New Year 2008 to All Gene Vincent Fans! Im in love with 50s Rock N Roll for many Years. Music was always and still is one of the most important things in my Life. I always be an Elvis fan and never pay much attention to Gene Vincent. I know its a shame. My boyfriend always told me that Gene Vincent is one of the most beautiful Ballad Singers ever, I never cared about what he said (I will do know in the future!) A half Year ago, by chance I heard 2 Gene songs in the Internet "Looking back " and "The Day the World Turned Blue". This was the Day My Life Changed. I never heard such beautifully emotions in a man's voice. Gene is now my Number 1 and will be forever! From this day I started to collect everything from Gene, my collection grows up quickly! I started with Gene's Music from his early end and go back through his rockin 50's. I know this happens not so often, but so I sure miss nothing. I love everything. The 50s bring out the best songs, singers and musicians in music history. There are so many great Rock N Roller from this time, big names and not to forget the many unknown teenage singers, but its very hard to find an fantastic Rock N Roller like Gene is and amazing ballad singer in one person. (Only Elvis can do it all). I know the most Gene Fans are Rockin Cats and they prefer the wild rockin Gene. But please dont miss the emotional Gene. Turn on his early ballads like Keep is a Secret, Peace of Mind, Now is the Hour, You never walk alone ... and please dont forget the later Songs, like: Looking Back, Sunshine Where Have You Been, High on Life, The Day the World Turned Blue .... Some People say Gene was not in good shape at this time. I never heard someone else in good shape sing so beautiful like Gene in this days! To All Gene Fans do you have something good for sale or rare pictures for trade, your e-mails are welcome! Sincerely!Martina |
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Kelly Wilson Scotland, UK kelly1a70@yahoo.com My dad is one of the 50s kids, so i grew up with that music and love it. Gene Vincent is one of my faves. R.I.P. Gene. - Kelly |
Rockin' Boy 78 Toledo Espa vadyllo007@hotmail.com Gene Vincent, the star who lights up all the Rock-n-Roll heaven!!! You'll never walk alone. |
Bob Ryland Cedar Creek, Tx, USA bobryland61@yahoo.com I grew up in the 50's and to me Gene and his Blue Caps were the greatest Rock 'n Roll band ever. I Wore out 45rpm copy of Be Bop a Lula and one of Crazy Legs. My best friend in jr high was an Elvis fanatic but I thought Elvis' stuff sounded rather lame compared to Gene's. I am 64 now and I still love his music. I have recently acquired a cd with some of his songs on it. My son downloaded some 50's rock and roll songs at my request as I was going to a reunion at my old summer camp. After listening to Lotta Lovin he remarked that Gene must have had a good band and I replied no, he had a great band. Now I am looking for more cd's of his and I am wondering how and where to find them. |
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anthony england uk rockabily@ntlworld.com hi gene vincent, sorry has you have gone allway thinking of you like you say mama can i go out tonight keep rockin r.i.p xxxxx from all the rockers. |
Peter Bondsfield Ridgeway Ontario Canada pidgiebond@yahoo.com I remember seeing Gene Vincent at Southampton, England in 1964 at the Guildhall. He gave a concert for all the newspaper carriers as a thank you because the winter of 1963/64 was one of the worse ever in England and we had all continued with our paper routes regardless of the weather. He had the audience in the palm of his hand and I still remember it!! |
Lee-Loo - French Fan Club - Gene Vincent France genevincentfrance@yahoo.fr Special Thanks to Tina Craddock who suggested that she deliver flowers from us, with Chris our godfather's Fan club, for Gene Vincent s Tribute last October the twelth at Eternal Valley, where Gene rests - everybody has been touched - thank you for being here with all the members of Lonely Street French Fan Club to keep this so precious link with Gene. With Love, Tina & Gene. LONELY STREET - GENE VINCENT french fan club & website http://gene-vincent.iquebec.com/ |
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steff france bstephane18@aol.com GENE VINCENT, you are always on my mind! |
Tina Craddock cathedral, ca usa GVemailaddy = tinacraddock@aol.com Hi Guys and Gals, I went to Gene's grave today and delivered some flowers from Gene's French Fan Club. IT'S A SAD BUT PEACEFUL PLACE. WHEN THE BREEZE BLEW I KNEW HE WAS NEAR (AS HE ALWAYS IS WITH ME) I SANG A SONG TO HIM THAT HE USED TO SING TO ME. I LEFT A PICK AND A CIG. AND THEN I WENT TO HIS SON'S GRAVE AND DID THE SAME. NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT HE IS NOT THOUGHT ABOUT, IF NOT BY ME BY ONE OF HIS MANY FANS, AND I THANK EACH AND EVERYONE OF U FOR THAT. LAST NITE CHRIS AND I WENT TO SEE A BAND CALLED THE GO KATZ. THEY DID A TRIBUTE SHOW FOR MY BROTHER. I DON'T KNOW ABOUT ANYONE ELSE, BUT THE DAY THE WORLD TURNED BLUE FOR ME WHEN MY BROTHER PASSED. TINA CRADDOCK |
hot rod garcia long beach, ca u.s.a. gokatz@yahoo.com Long live the rock legend, Gene Vincent! What an impact he made on rock and roll. Not only did he contribute to rock and roll, he also paved the road to rock and roll. ROCK ON, MY FRIEND! |
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Bob & Phyllis Schaeffer rms1jrs2@aol.com Gene Vincent was our next door neighbor. He would sit out on the pouch and play his guitar and sing his songs. I was too young to really remember all this but my father, would always tell me about us being neighbors to Gene Vincent. |
John Fern Crystal, MN USA johnfern99@hotmail.com Gene was the coolest, and I can see how he and his band just blew people away back then. I get chills when I hear his music and the music of the great artists of the 50's. I wrote a song and put together a video about them if you would like to see it. Of course, I included Gene in there. Just go to my site and click on the link: "Tribute to 50's legends." |
Sherri Vincent London, England sherri.gvm@free.fr As each year passes, your presence becomes stronger ... I miss not having you in my life, but am so very proud of your musical legacy and how you continue to touch the lives of so many people across the world and across all divides. Your spirit and image lives on in your grandson, Jack and today, we will together remember and celebrate you and what we share. Always and forever, Dooksie x |
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Charlie CSJETFAN@aol.com Charlie here, fellow Gene Vincent Fannatic! I recently got, from Norton Records, Gene's Third, fifth, and sixth albums, all on the original Capitol Labels(these are Lps). I am curious about something, how did these albums chart on the Billboard hot 200 LP list. The albums are GENE VINCENT ROCKS and the BLUE CAPS ROLL, SOUNDS LIKE GENE VINCENT, and CRAZY TIMES. How can I tell if CRAZY TIMES is the stereo version (only DARLENE sounds like it is stereo)? By the way, I wonder if you know that there were 2 versions of DARLENE? Both the stereo and mono versions have different lyrics. Thanks again for any info! |
DESTINY WILLIAMS Woodland Hills, CA USA destinywilliams417@gmail.com nice one |
Bill Head West Sussex England billhead1@tiscali.co.uk As the sad anniversary comes around again my thoughts go back to those magic times (for us fans) in the sixties when Gene lived in London appeared at both large & sadly increasingly smaller venues occasionally on tv/radio, my memories of seeing him onstage flood back when as i often do indulge myself in a "Session" headphones on lost in time & space he truly was the most magical of singers no one has ever got close to the emotion & energy that he had in his voice & performance I always thought he laid his soul bare he gave us so much in such a short time we must never forget him. as a footnote i read recently that that evil s..t Don Arden has finally gone his daughter appears to be a "chip off the old block" it never was a just or fair world. always "true to you". Keep rockin |
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Jc.B. Adler D'sseldorf/ Berlin, Germany jb.adler@web.de For me (now age 39) it's exactly 25 years with Gene's sound. It still doesn't fail to thrill me ... and so it will! |
Tina Craddock Cathedral City, CA. USA tinacraddock@aol.com To Gene's fans, I ask u to be careful what u buy from auctions that claim to be Gene's or given by Gene - this doesn't come from the family, but some very sick and greedy poeple. I'm so sorry to u who have bought any of this stuff (such as the harley jacket, it wasn't even Gene's). |
gnmorton england grahamnm@hotmail.com I HAVE AN ORIGINAL GENE VINCENT AND HIS BLUE CAPS ... BLUEJEAN BOP. CAPITAL RECORDS LP. CAN ANY ONE TELL ME ANYTHING ABOUT IT? I CANT FIND IT ANYWHERE. PLEASE EMAIL ME, CHEERS. |
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Dominique FARAUT SAINT-MAURICE, FRANCE Brigidom2005@yahoo.fr Hi, You all Gene's fans from all over the world! Last Saturday, i went to the town of Béthunes (in the North of France) for an-all week end Rock'N'Roll show with expositions of motorcycles , Hot-Rods (Gang ?!) and... a lot of bands from France, Holland, Belgium, Portugal, etc. ... and i saw the gig of a great band called "Hot Chicken". And let me tell you, what a band! Raw & Powerful Rock'N'Roll. They made an album called "Play Gene". Believe me, it's a wonderful record. They sing 14 of Gene's greatest hits, they play really good and set the stage on fire ! Another good French singer, all dressed in black leather, he's got all Gene's attitudes on stage. He made two albums and one DVD. His name is Ervin TRAVIS, and he 's got good critics in England. It proves that Gene's memories are not forgotten! This real Rock'N'Roll rebel. I will never stop say it, will always live in the hearts of all the true world's Rockers! P.S: I 'm waiting to talk with Gene's fans (men or women) from all over the world! Keep On Rockin' - Dominique |
luca genova-italia bop.roll@yahoo.it THE GREAT GENE VINCENT, THE GREAT MAN IN A BAD WORLD, DON'T FORGET HIM. by luca |
Steve Mabbett Auckland New Zealand steverm@ccs.co.nz I cant believe the music is now over 50 years old. I first heard Gene when I was 14 and discovered my fathers old record collection. I still have the records tucked away and have recently bought the 1st 4 albums on CD so i can enjoy them over and over. Thanks for the music Gene and I'll see you soon! |
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Mike Wilson Southampton, PA kc2965@aol.com Gene, you magnificent soul. I loved you so much. You died much too soon. I think God wanted you "In the house". Bee Bop a Lula ... all the way to God's stage ... Baby ! I was born and raised in England. Rock and roll was banned in it's early days. 1956 to 1961 I used to go on Burtonwood Airbase near my hometown of Bolton, every Friday and Saturday night. During the week I tuned into American Forces Network for my music. I listened to all the Rock and Roll and revelled in your music. Sadly missed, but I know I will see you again with all your pals. Love ya Gene! Mike |
Tia southampton england tia_maria2006@hotmail.co.uk wow, what a man. i go to dialysis n take my ipod n listen to gene, helps me get through my dialysis. love you gene xx tia age 40. |
Peter Rees Neath, Wales, United Kingdom peter.rees@ntlworld.com It is August 30th 2007. So sad to read of the passing of Sheriff Tex Davis - Gene Vincent's first manager. Gene died way to early but I (and no doubt, millions of others) reall appreciate his legacy. What a singer and what a performer! I hope that Gene and the Sheriff are re-united in the great Rock'n'Roll heaven. |
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Alan Harrow, England GVemailaddy = alan.ha1@talktalk.net GVcomment = I saw Gene perform with Eddie Cochrane and Joe Brown at the Finsbury Park Empire in London about 1960. |
TINA CRADDOCK CATHEDRAL CITY C.A. USA TINACRADDOCK @AOL.COM I WOULD LIKE TO THAN ALL OF MY BROTHERS FANS WHO HAVE SENT ME MESSAGES AND A FEW PICTURES, BOOKS, ETC. YOU HAVE MADE AN OLD LADY VERY HAPPY. TINA CRADDOCK |
Smitty smv@hotmail.com Hi all, Gene's music lives on and on and on. I do remember the FT-90 Epi Gene got it before he went to England later gave it away. If you look close it had his name on the headstock. I bet its worth a fortune today. Gene will truly be missed. There were a few more guitars he had I'd love to see again. |
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Anthony Eversole Tulsa, Oklahoma eversole@cox.net I have Photos of Gene Vincent. One is on my web Site under entertainers. A blue photography. Please take a look. www.anthonyeversole.com All but one on my site all unpublished. Have fun ... Anthony Eversole |
Dennis Kernan Dillsboro Indiana U.S.A monkberry2003@yahoo.com Good God, I just can't stop listening. |
Christian Krefeld, Germany Truegrit@freenet.de Thank You Gene, I sure miss you |
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Dennis Storrings Hope BC, Canada ds3690@hotmail.com Gene was one of my best singers growing up as a teen ... Greatly missed |
tony zimmermann stembert belgique fa548042@skynet.be salut aux fans de gegene qu,ils reste fidele a sa memoire partout dans le monde |
mauro martins bagestero sao paulo brazil martinsbagestero@uol.com.br gene vicent king of rockabilly saudades desta grande fera do rock in roll 2007 brazil. mauro, sao paulo |
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COLIN YOUNG NORFOLK- ENGLAND fyneladye49@AOL.com I SAW AND WAS WITH GENE IN HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKS, ON ONE OF HIS TOURS. HE WAS GREAT. I WAS ALSO BACK STAGE AT THE TIME BUDDY HOLLY AND THE CRICKETS, THE BIG BOPPER, AND RITCHIE VALENS TOURED THE UK. I THEN WENT ON AND WORKED WITH A RECORD DIVISION OF EMI RECORDS. I AM IN MY 60'S NOW, BUT PEOPLE LIKE GENE VINCENT WILL REMAIN IN MY MEMORIES. |
Eugene St. Peterburg, Russia Teddy-boy9@yandex.ru People like: Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran, Buddy Holly, Elvis, Johnny Cash - FOREVER!!! Somebody comes, somebody goes, but these people forever. |
RORY ROBINSON BROUGH, CUMBRIA, ENGLAND a66rory@yaoo.co.uk. Class never dies and Gene, you were class and along with Eddie Cochran and Elvis you will always keep us young at heart. Keep on rocking. RORY (you're never to old to rock and roll). |
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rockin ronnie shirley solihull ronnie.ward@hot mail.co.uk keep on rockin gene. to me you was the king of rock and roll. long live the king. |
pauline ward nee o malley shirley solihull england ronnie.ward@hotmail.co.uk had the pleasure to see you in birmingham in the early 60s. it was very moving to hear you sing lavender blue and also the best version ever of over the rainbow. you left us with great memories R.i.P. |
Kathy Kimball Wisconsin, USA kakimb@aol.com I was maybe 12-13 when I first saw Gene Vincent & the Bluecaps. I grew up in Sioux Falls, SD and he played a couple of times there. I am 61 now. I still have my autograph books and Gene's autographs (twice) and the bands too. Those were the best years!! I still feel that way. All the great rock n' roll stars there were. The "fabulous fifties". I still remember the excitement as me and my cousins tried to find the hotel Gene and the band were staying at. The drummer was a doll too. He signed his name Bubla. They sure were great seeing in person. We saw them at the Hollywood movie theater. It is fun thinking back to then. |
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William E. Pettipas Oakville, Ontario, Canada majoie@netrover.com I think Gene Vincent is one of the greatest rocker's ever. His "Be-Bob-a-Lula is my all time favourite song. I love to sing it at family parties. He will always live on in my mind and heart. God bless you Gene Vincent. May you live on forever through all those fans who love your music. |
Leon Mach Portland, Oregon, USA leon.mach@gbrx.com It was 1961, I was 21 and a singer with my own bands (2), The Neat Beats and later The Majestics ("Red Coats") playing the northwest in Oregon & Washington states. My manager was Pat Mason. He sent me without my band on a 2 week NW tour with Gene Vincent and another NW instrumental band. I was the fill-in singer for that band as a warm up act before I would introduce Gene, nightly. I, with my suitcase met Gene at the Interstate bridge on the Washington state border to Oregon. He pulls up in a hot, red Chrysler, rolls the window down and said, "You drive?" I hopped behind the wheel and we were off. Stayed in the same motels, ate in roadside cafes and rocked our way through Oregon for two weeks. He told me about the accident which took the life of Eddie Cochran in England and a few facts probably no one else knows. I thought, "Imagine me, traveling around with...Gene Vincent!!" Quite an experience for me, a young singer working with the "Cat." I could tell a dozen stories from that tour but will close with one. The final night Gene drove me home about 2 am in Portland, Oregon. In my driveway I got my things out of the car, we shook hands and he drove away ... with my brand new pair of shoes still in the trunk that I had bought for the tour. Since then, One of my 45 RPM vinyl records, "You Hurt Me So" is now a collectors' item and in multiple albums around the world and it landed me in the Internet Rockabilly Hall Of Fame. Pretty good huh, Gene? We all miss you, "Cat" and as for me, I will always carry a fond memory of that time, on tour in 1961. |
Petri Koivisto Lahti, Finland petrikoivsto@hotmail.com Sweet Gene Vincent ... The Man with a Big Passion. No one made so full-hearted rock and roll music as he did. I wish I could have seen him. |
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David Garvin Sugar Land (Houston), TX hartge325325@yahoo.com Listening to the large Gene Vincent box set now. Missing such a talent, along with local rockers like Johnny Carroll and Sonny Fisher too. |
Amanda Hellsten Umeå, sweden judy_oz@hotmail.com My favorite artist ever is Gene vincent, i am so sad too be living in this day and age instead off the fifties where i could have seen him. There is truly few legends of the 50's living today, and it's a drag he ain't one of them. Will love the music forever and ever daddy'o. |
Mercedes Gustems Pardo Catalunya (Spain) merce.gustems@telefonica.net Si tuviera que escoger una música que me hiciera vibrar, llorar, reir y una voz que me haga sentir ... entre otros, pero en un lugar muy especial estaria él ... GENE VINCENT. Alguien a quien siempre adorarè aunque nací en el 62. Le siento cerca cuando le escucho. Es como si le conociera. Besos desde la tierra. |
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Rockabilly Chick Houston, TX (USA) blondechicksinger@hotmail.com I discovered Gene Vincent in the early 1990's and was hooked! His amazing talent, IMHO, surpassed the likes of many other artists of that era. He was so underrated in the U.S., but, we fans can introduce so many others to the music of this amazing man! R.I.P. Vincent Eugene Craddock. |
Gareth Hill Southampton, England gene vincent, eddie cochran, buddy holly, ricthie valens, the bopper, elvis, all taken from us to soon, but they left behind so many great songs, never to be forgotten, LEDGENDS, R.I.P. |
brett clarkson brettnwanda@earthlink.net coinjock/norfolk va. hi i did not grow up when Gene was singing his heart out, i was maybe then a dream in my parents mind. but as i talk to them about who Gene was, a glow came over the phone as my mom discribed the white shoes my dad wore as they did the bop to Genes music. the reason i wrote was i purchased a epiphone eldorodo ft-90 guitar that was Genes purchased in 1964 and i wanted all to know the true heart of who i now know was a rebel acting youth. he gave this guitar to a man [friend] named Jack Franks who recently passed. i got the guitar from his nephew Martin Cooper. what a heart of love. to me 1n 1964 Gene didn't know his career was closing but by a gift of this fine guitar another was begining. i wish i had a picture but thats the way life goes. i hope this touches some one God bless. brett clarkson 252 202 4057. |
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Nicolás Bartolomé Mieres, Asturies; Spain nicolasbartolome@lycos.es La música de Gene Vincent se convirtió en la banda sonora de mi juventud. Keep on rockin'. |
John Butcher Yorkshire, England luv_mi_mini@yahoo.com Had the priveledge of see Gene at Sheffield City Hall. He was awesome! My all time favourite rocker. Me & my mates all bought blue caps. We loved the guy. Still listen to him now. I have lots of vinyl LPs that I bought in the '50s. |
Ken Taylor Bath England taxis@blueyonder.co.uk I first got into rock n roll in the early 70's and ended up running a mobile Disco playing r n r and rockabilly never failed to play at least 5 tracks from Gene on any gig I done. Always a great preformer and will never be forgotten. Rock on Gene |
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Brian O'Connell Liverpool, England UK Theokie@btinternet.com I saw Gene and Eddie at the Liverpool Empire in March 1960, and Gene and Jerry Lee Lewis together many times in the sixties. Here is a poem I wrote recently: Be-Bop-A-Lula! Be-Bop-A-Lula and a Brand New Beat Spaceships to Mars and rye whiskey neat! Handclaps and BlueCaps and Lovely Loretta, Crazy Legs, blue jeans and an Ivy League sweater Race with the Devil down a twisting rocky road, Pedal to the metal! Motorcycle gunning into overload! Pretty pony-tailed girls, all dancing to the bop, On Bandstand, where the music don't ever stop! The girl can't help it if she's still in love with you, Twin peaks of perfection, in stereo and Cinemascope, too! A good man, a scholar, saw you re-born as a King, A crippled hero in leather, always reaching for the brass ring. Touring England with Eddie and Billy and Joe, Searching for new hits, somewhere over the rainbow! Taxi to the Airport, spinning out of control on a bend, Sparing your life, but taking away your very best friend. A polite Southern gentleman, you called everyone 'Sir' Say Mama! You even taught The Beatles how to shake their hair! The sixties saw you performing in cheap dives, staring into space, Still with the voice of an Angel-that had fallen from grace. Pick-up bands and 'One night stands' to help to get you through the night, But the demons came for you Baby Blue when you turned out the light. Fifty years on, I watched you sing in black and white on a bootleg DVD, Sweet Gene Vincent, do you know what you meant to me? Brian O'Connell 2007. |
MARTIN MARTINEZ Monterrey. N.L. MEXICO losgallosrockabilly@hotmail.com pues solamente kieri komentar qwe uno de los motivos qwe tuvimos para formar un grupo de rockabilly aqui en monterrey fue para recordar a gene vincent ke su memoria y sus obras se sigan escuchando en todo el mundo - es una lastima ke se haya ido muy prematuramente pero lo bueno es el legado ke nos dejo para seguirlo disfrutando ... y desde aqui monterrey nuevo leon MEXICO - keremos decirle ... Eugene craddoc vincent gracias por tu musica ... viviras por siempre ... .DICE UN DICHO MUY FAMOSO EN MI PAIS - QUE LAS PERSONAS VALIOSAS MUEREN JOVENES ... i hope so understand my letter i m no speakin very good english only i say Gene Vincent and his blue caps ... THANKS .. livin forever. |
Dominique FARAUT Saint-Maurice, FRANCE Brigidom2005@yahoo.fr Hi To All GENE's fans from all over the world ! "I Flipped" when i heard the "Brand new Beat", the "Hot-Rod Gang" "Dance In The Streets", "It's No Lie", I danced for "Five, Five Days". "The Road Is Rocky", but i'm gonna Rock my Blues Away! I "Sure, Sure, Sure Miss Gene" Hey! "Wildcat", did you ever "Slapped John?" Your "Be-Bop-A-Lula"is still "Right Now" "Right Here On Earth". With "Red Blue-Jeans and a Pony-Tail" , my "Baby Blue", she swored that she'll be true ! She said "Hold Me, Hug Me, Rock Me", and we'll be "Cruisin'" in your "Pink Thunderbird", dancin' to the "Blue-Jean Bop" in the "Bop Street". She gaved him a "Rockin'Date", but she was late. ... and the "Black Leather Rebel" cried near the "Weeping Willow" "For the "Love Of A Man", oh, how much, "The Night Is So Lonely"... He Needed a whole "Lotta Lovin'","By The Light Of The Silvery Moon", and his "Race With The Devil" made the "Story Of The Rockers". He said "I'm Back And I'm Proud" with the "Wild Angels".And in 1971, it was "The Day The World Turned Blue". Your Passion & Love For Rock'N'Roll was so sincere ... GENE, we will never forget you!! |
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Don Leighton Auckland New Zealand don_leighton_2006@yahoo.com I saw Gene perform live in 1963. He was playing a seafront venue in Llandudno, North Wales in the United Kingdom. Performers these days are lauded and applauded called Divas and other non deserved honorifics that many young people really don't know what a true legend is. Gene Vincent was and is the real deal, a legend. He electified the audience and gave us all a lifetime memory. LIsten to his early work with The Blue Caps and marvel. Essential rock'n'roll fully formed. It never got better. |
ann & mike minchella scarborough england ann.minchell@hotmail.co.uk Always made good records sadly missed but not forgotton |
adrian white folkestone. kent. united kingdom adrian_dancer@hotmail.com I'm 62, back in the sixties being a great fan of gene's. i was overjoyed when he came to play here at the odean cinema, waiting around outside the stage entrance, i was there when gene drew up in a large black, my proud moment meeting him, and his words to me "you look more like me than i do" have remained in my memory ever since. i was of course in black leather with a medallion. the show was electric. just a couple of years later he came back to folkestone to play the leas cliff hall, by luck i was chatting to some old guy before the show who turned out to be his manager for the tour, and was invited backstage to meet gene again. it was so good to talk to him again, he was always most kind to me. i still have all the singles he put out over here, and the box set as well, but my proudest possession is the autographs he gave me, yes still got them "regards gene vincent" ... bless you gene a true legend, who gave joy and pleasure to so many and at such a cost to himself, especially in the latter part of his woefully short life. rock on gene. |
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Laurie Facsins Twinsburg, OH US LSJF@aol.com Just an FYI to all Gene fans ... a once in a lifetime event is coming up - Gene's brother-in-law, Larry Lund, is auctioning off the bulk of his personal memorabilia from Gene - including Gene's leather jacket. The sale is being held in Dallas in April (at Heritage auctions). Thought true fans would want to know this. |
tina craddock cat city ca usa tinacraddock@aol.com I am Gene's sister. Who is Larry Lund? |
Buddy Hotton Jersey Channel Islands United Kingdom lord.herupe@virgin.net I met Gene in Jersey in the Channel Islands in the early 1960's. I am not sure of the exact date however we used to drink and I meaqn drink!! together at the Sunset Strip in St Ouens Bay Jersey. Gene never done a gig in Jersey, I believe he took a few days off to come to Jersey, while touring the UK. Unfortunately for us, me (and my friends) Gene would not not get up on the 'stage'. Anyway Gene's memories will remain with me forever, so will Be Bop a Lula, Buddy. |
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ubangi ciudad real, castilla la mancha, españa Fuiste, eres y seras el mas grande |
barry lamb sale cheshire uk bazjan1@sky.com i am 59 years old, and have been a fan of gene vincent since i was 12. in my teens i used to dress in all leather with the same hairstyle as gene. i still play his records all the time. the greatest rock n roller of all time. p.s. if john and vanessa russell in norfolk read this please get in touch. |
Neil Foster St Helens, Merseyside neilfoster@onetel.com GVcomment = Hi, I used to run the VRRAS (Vintage Rock'n'Roll Appreciation Society) which was started in 1971 and we published Alan Vince's book "I Remember Gene Vincent". I am glad that we did(even though it cost and lost a lot of money) because Gene has never really been given his due.(Even I, 67 next month, never really appreciated his genius in the 50s, even though I loved "Be Bop A Lula" and "Bluejean Bop" as much as anything.) It was a 15 year old friend in 1971, Chris Taylor, from Southport, who taught me there was much more to Gene Vincent than his hits as he constantly played his albums while I was at his house. How had I not seen how great he was? Ironic, isn't it that Chris, who was only 6 months old in 1956 could see clearly what I could not see as a 16 year-old in 1956! Thinks: I must write a Vincent tribute song to be called "MAKING UP FOR LOST TIME"! |
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Danny K Essex UK andybill45@talktalk.net Just looked at the website tonight, and remembered it would have been Gene's birthday today. I'm 63 and did my homework listening to Gene and the Blue Caps, and spent my younger days following him around his shows in the UK with many top rock singers of the day. That's when most of the shows were at the Odean cinemas, and it was affordable to travel and pay to see perhaps three shows in a week. One show had him AND Brenda Lee on the bill - wouldn't happen today. Met him a number of times when he used to stay at the Tottenham Court Hotel in London. Still have many of the early singles, but lost my signed album copies many years ago when had to sell to feed the offspring. Great singer, and no regrets about being part of the scene then. |
Robert Esquel. Chubut. Argentina steplp80@yahoo.com I am 65 years old. I remember the great artist Gene for all my life because he is parte de mi juventud. my best regard to his family from Patagonia Argentina, south america |
John Unger Ludwigshafen, Germany jogaung@t-online.de Gene Vincent ist seit 1957 bis heute täglich im musikalischem Programmablauf Das heisst er wurde verinnerlicht und hat seit 50 Jahren einen festen |
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sam sami.rouvari@salo.salonseutu.fi We sure miss you. |
Rockin Lee Andy Brussels, Belgium merlem88@telenet.be I had to chance to go and visit his parents, and even luckier enough to see his white leather costume (hanging right there in the closet!) and that remains one of my biggest and intense moment of my musical Everests. |
rick forsyth middleton manchester england rforsyth@sky.com SIMPLY THE BEST ROCKER IN THE WORLD AND HAS BEEN SINCE I FIRST HEARD "BE-BOP-A-LULA" WHEN I WAS 15 AND I'M NOW 65. MY NAME IS ROCKING RICK FORSYTH. |
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Richard Adamski radamski@btinternet.com Quite simply: the greatest rock & roll performer/singer of all time. |
mick reeve mbe fareham hants uk mickreeve@fareport.co.uk I WAS IN THE SUPPORTING BAND WHEN GENE PLAYED THE SAVOY BALLROOMS IN PORTSMOUTH UK, GREAT ARTIST, SADLY MISSED. |
tony tidy maidstone uk tonytidy@btopenworld.com always has been and always will be second to none. |
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roy "supastix" phillips r.phillips715@btinternet.com Hello, i am a pro musician (drums/guitar/voc) and have been for over 25 years now, playing mainly in the rock/punk/60s garage genres but have always been a huge vincent fan. My little story goes like this ... i played new years eve at a massive stately home in devon, a masquerade ball with a general covers band and i met 4 people from the states, well it turns out they are from norfolk, virginia and of course my first sentence was the obvious one about gene coming from there. Well it was quite a shock when all 4 of them had never even heard his name before let alone what he had achieved in his brief spell as a rock god. After i set them straight they have all gone back home to find out exactly why this has happened and why indeed any of their friends too have not even heard of the man. Any way the point being one of them has a small part in a tabloid over there and has asked me to write a few words about gene and i hope this will help spread a little more focus on what i believe was a truly great artist, stranger things have happened as they say and i did play them be bop a lula at the gig and only one of them had heard it before which is hard to believe as the youngest of them is 36, rock on my man. |
dan "bat" battista new york dmbatt37@aol.com I met gene while in the Navy at Norfolk Va. He invited us to a club in North Carolina to see him perform be bop a lula ... he was still in a cast ... but put on a hellava show ... a friendly guy ... god rest his soul ... |
jason lincolnshie, england bebopalula@btinternent.com gene vincent is the reason i started playing guitar. thank you gene your music lives on forever. |
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Gary oldies-editor@comcast.net Hi: I was wondering if you could help me with information on the group member names and their individual BIRTH DATES (month and day only, year not necessary). (Concerns GENE VINCENT & BLUE CAPS). Thanks ahead of time for any help you can give me. Sincerely, Gary (Oldies Editor) |
ian kingdon reading, berkshire, england iankingdon@hotmail.co.uk I WAS BROUGHT UP ON HIS MUSIC AND IM ONLY 26 PROVES HE LEFT A MARK. WHAT A LEGEND!! HE WAS THE BEST EVER. ROCK ON GENE UP THERE!! WE MISS YA. |
Peter Allen Barton on Humber England PPCALLEN@BTINTERNET.COM Gene was THE MAN. I saw all of the great rockers including Jerry Lee, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Carl Perkins etc and no one came even close to Mr Vincent. I still have all of Gene's records and play them regularly and still get that shiver down my spine when I hear his wonderful voice. I was lucky enough to meet Gene several times when I was younger and a band that I managed played for him at the Cavern Club in Liverpool back in 62 (I Think) for a TV show transmitted to France. I always found him to be charming if not always sober. Gene is not forgotten by this old man (64) he was simply the greatest rock star ever. |
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James M Baham Natalbany LA USA jamesbaham123@yahoo.com The first time i heard you Was on radio In new orleans LA, 1956 since that day I have always been a fan. God bless you And your family. James Baham. |
Paul Williams Southampton Hampshire England WilT689@aol.com First heard Gene's music when i was 14. Im now 43 and i still get a buzz when i hear "Be-bop a lula" or "Say Mama". I had "Gene Vincent" tattooed on my arm when i was 16 and have never regreted it. Thanks for the memories. May your music live forever. |
BRIAN ANDREW ROBY WIGAN NR MANCHESTER UK andyadele@blueyonder.co.uk ive been a vincent fan for as long as i can remember, although i never got to see him as i was born a month after he died, i love reading about him on these site, learning about his life and family, there could never be another gene, he was a one off, "Gene Vincent i sure miss you" - Andy Roby |
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David Andrews Weston super Mare. North Somerset. England d.andrews23@hotmail.com I have been compiling lists of all the groups and artistes that appeared at the Winter Gardens Pavilion, Weston super Mare along with an article for the local paper. I found out that Gene Vincent was the first rock and roll star to appear in Weston. On the 18th July 1962 as a guest of Ronnie Hancock and his Band, and again in 1963 in his own right with the Blue Caps for an RAF Apprentices Dance. Best Wishes, David Andrews. |
Dominique FARAUT SAINT-MAURICE, FRANCE Brigidom2005@yahoo.fr Hello, You, All Gene's Fans, men & women from all over the world! I'm in total agreement with my friend STEFF, from BOURGES (FRANCE), when he said that our national "Rock-Star", Johnny HALLYDAY, sang "Be-Bop-A-Lula", on the French TV Channel T.F.1, the 8th December. It was a great tribute, but, if every 11th October, our French Rock'N'Roll artists like: Ervin TRAVIS, The Hot CHICKENS, Carl & The RHYTM ALL STARS, The Rocking BOYS, and so on ... could make a tribute on our T.V networks, it would be really great!! It's a good idea, don't you think? Because i know (and i'm not alone) that GENE will always be the most popular ROCK'N'ROLL singer. It's true, we love all of them: EDDIE, CARL, BUDDY, J. BURNETTE, BILL, ELVIS of course (but maybe was he too distant, with all his bodyguards, the "Colonel" PARKER , and so on...) but with GENE ... he was so different! He sang with all his heart, he was our friend, our brother and we will never forget him, as long as we will be "Right Here On Earth"! to live "Crazy Times" with his voice and so emotionnal. I'm sitting alone near the "Weeping Willow", and i remember the "Story of The Rockers". Lost loves, alchoo , motorcycles, black leather, loneliness, and ... ROCK'N'ROLL! May you Rest in peace, GENE, All your fans will always love you!! |
Chris B Sydney, Australia chrispyis@hotmail.com Tim Rogers of YOU AM I Fame wrote a song bout Gene Vincent called "Secrets" on their latest album CONVICTS released stateside January 2007 on Yep Roc Records. Cheers. |
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Michele I first listened to Gene with my grandpa when I was 7 and I have loved him ever since. The saddest day I remember was the day that I told my mom I was going to marry Gene and she told me that I couldn't because he was dead. I have had several of my friends listen to him and they have loved him too. It's really nice to see that all of these cats aren't being forgotten just because they're old. |
ROBERT ANDERSON SCOTLAND ROBANDERSON650@FSMAIL.NET For Gene ... GOD LOOKED AROUND HIS GARDEN. HE FOUND AN EMPTY PLACE. HE LOOKED DOWN ON EARTH AND SAW YOUR TIRED FACE. HE KNEW YOU WERE SUFFERING, HE KNEW YOU WERE IN PAIN. SUPPOSE HE KNEW THAT YOU'D NEVER GET WELL ON EARTH AGAIN. IT BROKE OUR HEARTS TO LOOSE YOU. BUT YOU DIDNT GO ALONE FOR PART OF US WENT WITH YOU. THE DAY GOD CALLED YOU HOME ... REST IN PEACE GENE. |
David Andrews Weston super Mare. England d.andrews23@hotmail.com After sending my previous info I went and had another look.I found out that Gene's backing group at Weston in 1962 was advertised as Sounds Incorporated, and as a special guest of Ronnie Hancox (not Hancock)and his Band. For 1963 I found a photo in the local paper (the Mercury) of Gene and the Blue Cats in full swing on stage at the Winter Gardens.I also found out that later (July 1963) he appeared in 2 shows at Weston's Odeon, one of his guests was Heinz who had the hit "Just Like Eddie". Best Wishes, Dave. |
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"Our John" crystal river fl usa Liverpool. uk johnandyoko@hotmail.com My dad used to sail to "the States" in the 50's/60's and bring back loads of records and I used to play them when he was out .... my favourites were his 78's ... amongst which was Gene Vincent's Bluejean Bop with Who Slapped John on the b-side. I've still got them (ssshhh) .... and once in a while i play them and still luv 'em ... on a purple Capitol label ... magic ... just sheer magic. Rock on Gene. One more time for me. |
A.W. Saranpaa Finland a.w.saranpaa@hotmail.com GVcomment = We always remember Gene... |
Steff France BSTEPHANE18@aol.com Tonite (Dec. 8, 2006) on French TV, the biggest star of France "JOHNNY HALLYDAY" sang "Be Bop A Lula" - a good version. He wore black leather trousers and jacket, too. It was a nice tribute from Johnny Hallyday to GENE ... and maybe 4 or 5 million people saw the show! |
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dotty albritton crystal river fl usa I saw Gene & the Blue Caps in Montevideo Minnesota in 1959; he autographed my arm! I didn't wash it off for a week, and only because my dad made me! I still request Gene's songs on the radio -- what a great musician, one who will always live on in the hearts of his fans! |
Jean Verity-Doyle Manchester england uk jeanvd@hotmail.com I was only young when Gene came to England and I thought he was great. We shared the same name although I am female. My neighbour saw him at a night club after he tried to get back onto the British scene she got his autograph for me. He did an interview here and the reporter was not very nice to him I remember him calling him a 'has been'. It was not long after this I heard he had died. Didn't know he was only 36 yrs old. 'God bless him' |
BERNARD G COOKE NANTWICH ENGLAND vulcan588@fsmail.net I AM NOW 72 YEARS OLD, AS A YOUNG MAN I SAW GENE VINCENT MANY TIMES WHEN HE TOURED THE UK. HE WAS A TRUE ROCKER WITH A COMMANDING PRESENCE ON STAGE AND UNDOUBTEDLY ONE OF THE FINEST OF THAT ERA . I STILL LISTEN TO HIS MUSIC ON MY OLD AUTO CHANGE RECORD PLAYER AND REFLECT ON THOSE HEADY DAYS OF PONY TAILS AND BROTHEL CREEPERS . MY LAST MEMORY OF HIM WAS SEEING HIM PERFORM AT CREWE TOWN LYCEAM THEATRE BACKED BY A GROUP CALLED "SOUNDS INCORPERATED" A GREAT NIGHT. DESPITE HIS TROUBLED LIFE HE HAS ALWAYS BEEN ONE OF MY HEROES. GOD BLESS HIM FOR THE PLEASURE HIS MUSIC GAVE TO SO MANY PEOPLE, I THANK THIS SITE FOR KEEPING HIS MEMORY SO ALIVE TODAY I AM SURE HE KNOWS WE STILL THINK OF HIM |
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Linnea Uppsala, Sweden linnea_bergholm@hotmail.com Rockabilly rules! That's all you need to know! |
LUCIE Liege, BEGLIUM waldyursule@hotmail.com Sorry my English is so bad ... Gene was a good singer. He's the great with Eddie COCHRAN, Buddy HOLLY and the others. Rock and roll is here to stay. My brother died in october 2004 and he loved Gene so much. Now they are together. |
ROCKY DEMAZIO BLOXWICH ENGLAND jim@rainbowsafety.co.uk Gene your music reshaped the world you are always my numero uno. love your music to play on my guitar and to listen to. you will never be forgotten. |
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Faye Coffey Enniskillen Northern Ireland UK Faycoffey06@tiscali.co.uk I spent lots of time back stage with gene when he was on tour with Jerry Lee. He was so kind I will never forget him and love his music |
Curt Cunningham 69-yrs old beech grove indiana Gene was one of the GREATEST, sorry his life was cut short to to soon, by about fourty years to soon. |
Bill Wence Nashville, TN. www.billwencepromotions.com Gene Vincent was the first rock and roll act I ever saw. I was 15 years old and my Dad dropped me off at the Big Barn in Salinas, California in November of 1957. Of course, Paul was with Gene at that time and I met him between shows and got some pictures with him and Gene and I also took quite a few pics of the show. Paul was very nice to a young kid who was infatuated with the music at that time. About a year later I saw Gene again in Salinas and Paul wasn't with him. I've been in the music business for over 40 + years now, having played piano with Bobby Bare and Tom T. Hall during that time and having written songs recorded by Ronnie McDowell, Cristy Lane and Bobby G. Rice, I have to think those guys were quite an inspiration to me. I've lived in Nashville for over 30 years now and would hear about Paul in Atlanta from different music people from time to time. I'm sorry I never looked him up while he was alive. |
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Peter Ciraolo Hanover, Massachusetts USA hemi_392_dragster@yahoo.com Just Letting Gene know that I remember him and would never forget him. I just want to say "Thank You" to him for all that he has done. He and his music will live in my heart forever. |
Dominique FARAUT SAINT-MAURICE, FRANCE Brigidom2005@yahoo.fr Hello to GENE VINCENT'S Fans from all countries! I send you this little letter to tell you that GENE is still in our hearts, his legend will keep on growing up, as the years gone by. I've get a real great pleasure, everytime I go to this web-site, we love all the same passion: ROCK'N'ROLL is the thing and GENE is the king! R.I.P GENE, we will never forget you! All GENE'S Fans (man & women) can talk with me, when they want, I'm open to all discussions, write me! Dominique |
robert fleck rochester ny rcfleck@rochester.rr.com What can I say. I still treasure my album of him I bought in 1959. He is one of a kind. ROCK ON!! |
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Dominique FARAUT SAINT-MAURICE, FRANCE Brigidom2005@yahoo.fr Hello, you all. GENE VINCENT's Fans from all over the world! Today, 12 October, is a sad day, for all of us. Nobody forgot that today, 35 years ago that Gene left the world. So, I would like to call all Gene's fans from all over the world, to pay a tribute to the one who was the representative of the Real Rock'N'Roll! Now, with his friends, Eddie, Buddy, Carl, Elvis and so on , he's in "Rock'N'Roll Heaven". Gene, we "Sure Miss You". "Right Here On Earth", you made a great "Race With The Devil", with your "Woman Love". And you asked her "Say Mama", won't you "Hold Me , Hug Me , Rock Me". And you were "Dance To The Bop" and screaming "B-I-Bickey-Bi-Bo-Bo-Go!" "Rock On Blue Caps!" with your beautiful "Teenage Parner" she was only 17! Dedicated to the one and only "Rock'N'Roll Rebel", "The Rockin'Black Leather man" - GENE VINCENT 1935-1971 |
Bill Head West Sussex England billhead1@tiscali.co.uk I am writing these comments on 12th October 2006, 35 years to the day that we lost the most charismatic performer I ever saw and listened to. I have been a fan of Gene ever since I first saw him on TV's "Boy Meets Girl". I was priveliged to see Gene live on six occasions in the UK in the 60's and met him all to briefly twice he was as others have said so polite seemed genuinely interested in my questions regarding musicians who played in the various versions of the Blue Caps. On both occasions I gained his autograph (I have 5 album covers he signed, no I'm not intersted in selling. I'll treasure them forever). Gene's pesonal life may well have been a mess, but the one thing that never suffered was his performances. When he hit the the mic, stared at the roof, launched into "Say Mama", he delivered something no one has ever matched - sheer spine tingling exitement. 35 years on I still picture him when I listen to his recordings especially the ballads his version of "Over the Rainbow" still sends shivers down my spine. We will not see his like again. We lost him far to young, but we have his recordings now, thankfully some visual evidence via DVD's so we can still tell any one who will listen that he truly was the "King of Rock n Roll". |
BUDDY DUGHI SANTA ANA THE TRUE KING OF ROCK AND ROLL, R.I.P. GENE |
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Jarkki Finland jarisiekkinen@suomi24.fi< Black Leather Rebel, Keep on Rockin* Where ever You are !!! lov ya music!! - wishes Jarkki from Finland |
Paulo Rocker Lisboa, Portugal paulorocker@hotmail.com I will never forget you. |
Bob Timmers Burns, TN bob@rockabillyhall.com October 12, 2006, marked 35 years since Gene has left us. His memory and influence are still strong today. Gene's voice and style has stood the test of time and continues to impress hundreds of new young fans, leading them to discover the true origin and legends of early rock 'n' roll music ... a gift that keeps on giving every day. Those who know me, quickly discover that I'm a Gene Vincent & Blue Caps fanatic. "God bless the boys who make the noise." |
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Lori Warren Hernando, Florida USA lawarren55@earthlink.net I am a fan of Gene's from way back. My husband (John Warren) was a drummer for Gene for a brief stint in the 60's so I have that connection through my husband John. He too has fond memories of Gene and will sit and talk to me about him at times explaining things about Gene's songs that caused a stir in their day. What a shame Gene died tragically young, it would have been wonderful to see what would have happened had he lived longer. |
Hildur Visby, Gotland, Sweden hildurwiking@hotmail.com gene vincent, now and forever. |
nick vince southend on sea Nickyvince@aol.com I will always recall hearing for the first time Bi Bi Bickey Bi Bo Bo Go. As inane title for an incredible raucous rock and roll record that I still play everyday 34 years later. It still sounds as good today as it did then and will always sound years ahead of its time. I dont think Gene had a fair deal in life being ripped off by managers and bad health ultimately leading to his early demise, but not so for his music ... Love live rock and roll and the memory of Gene Vincent ... |
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Fernando Guerra Santiago de Chile - CHILE mafegu61@hotmail.com Nunca olvidaré aquel día en el cual compré con mi primer sueldo, mis dos primeros discos; "Walkin'Home From School" (Capitol, single) y "Hot Road Gang" (Capitol, ext.play). Gene Vincent fué para mi el verdadero y único rey del Rock and Roll -"Gene, you'll never died"- |
robert anderson scotland robanderson650@fsmail.net hi to all out there in gene world. i just want to say, GENE VINCENT is and always will be number one in all our hearts. a wildcat through and through, he rocked on earth and now he rocks in heaven. rest in peace man ... rob |
luca italia bop.roll@yahoo.it ciao. una preghiera , e un grande ricordo, x un grande rock n roll man. gene vincent. luca |
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June London U.K. Rockin_Lil_Kitty@hotmail.co.uk GVcomment = The first Gene Vincent record I ever heard was Blue Jean Bop I must have been about five, and I can remember my aunt playing it for me. As I grew up I became more obsessed with rock and roll music and all things American and one of the first albums I ever purchased was a Gene Vincent one. To this day I still love his music, its amazing how the dancefloor at the Ace Cafe will still be packed everytime his songs are played. Was recentley at the Ace Reunion night and his songs got the loudest cheer of the night. His music will live forever as the great man himself said ... Lets Rock!! |
Dominique FARAUT Saint-Maurice, FRANCE Brigidom2005@yahoo.fr HELLO! I'm a 45-Years old French Teddy-Boy, I discovered Gene Vincent when i was 14 years, by buying the first Gene's L.P. "Blue-Jean Bop!" and, since these fabulous record, Gene became my only one Rock'N'Roll singer (with Eddie Cochran). I bought all Gene's albums , and box-sets, D.V.D'S, books, t-shirts, etc. Gene will always be in my heart, as long as I will live. His songs are what's Rock'N'Roll is at it's best. I dance like a "Wild Cat" to the "Brand New Beat", "Cruisin'" on the "Bop Street" with the "Hot Rod Gang", looking for a "Pretty, Pretty Baby" in "Red Blue-Jeans And A Pony-Tail". But "Who Slapped John?" "Maybe", the "Be-Bop-Boogie-Boy", a vicious "Cat-Man" with "Beautiful Brown Eyes". OK, it's all for today, but if Gene's fans all over the world want to write me, no problems! Keep On Rockin'! |
ALAIN HUPEZ FRAMERIES, BELGIQUE alain.hupez@skynet.be J'ai écouté pour la première fois GENE VINCENT en 1970.Depuis j'écoute régulièrement ses chansons. En sa mémoire en 1984 à la naissance de mon fils je lui ai donné comme prénom Vincent. Sans me vanter je pense avoir une discographie très complète de ce chanteur exceptionnel qui vivra à mes côtés tout au long de ma vie. |
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luca italia lucacoloniello@yahoo.it ciao . mi chiamo luca 39 anni. di genova. italia. ho una grande, enorme, passione x gene vincent and the blue caps. penso che gene sia stato e sara sempre il piu grande e unico artista di rock n roll . rockabilly. ecc.. un vero rockers. sono un chitarrista suono r n r . come meglio posso ... ma a genova è molto difficile ... gene è il mio idolo da sempre .... !!!! penso che sia unico!! ciao a tutti e una preghira x te. SWEET GENE VINCENT |
Ray Sterling, MA rzer@comcast.net The man and his 'Caps are absolutely crazy! There are many rockabilly cats out there but when Gene screamed "Rock!", "Yeah, git-it, go", "Rock, Blue Caps", or "Rock again Blue Caps", etc. to his boys, they lifted off! To this day, nobody can touch them on this planet! Rock in Peace, Gene! |
jean loup jouve Châteaumeillant, France jouveloup@orange.fr Hello, i have also an comment regarding Gene but i changed address. Could you please change the mail address "roland.jouve@noos.fr" by my new adresse "jouveloup@orange.fr" If someone want contact me about Gene Vincent remember in France. Many thank you, if i'ts possible. Amitiées Jean loup Jouve |
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John Butcher Yorkshire, England john.butcher99@hotmail.com I had the pleasure of seeing Gene at Sheffield when i was a teenager. I loved him then and I love him now. He was simply the very best. Rock on Gene. |
Bill Douglas Kent, WA, USA BillD1938@aol.com I had the luxury of seeing Gene and his group at the Odd Fellows Hall in Walla Walla, WA, USA. The sad part was he played to maybe at best 100 people. His music and the quality of his voice deserved more! I have his original 33 r.p.m. record as well as some 45 r.p.m.s that show a lot of wear and tear. Even tho his is best know for Be Bop A Lula. Women Love, and especiall Lotta Lovin were also terrific. Bill D. |
jean pierre villeneuve de marsan 40 france jnprr32@aol.com i am 57 years old now and remember of Gene in the years 1961 or 62 whith the marvelous song "over the rainbow" and lot of others. i had the chance to see him in concert in Limoges in year 1967,i think, one of his lastest concerts.it was a great day for me. ce sera pour moi le souvenir d' un grand moment. jean pierre |
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Tony Tunstall Eastleigh, Hampshire, England tony_t@onetel.com Gene Vincent was probably the first true Bikers icon in Britain, I remember his performances on programmes like 6.5 Special. The original Mr. Cool He was a tragic loss to the early Rock years. I was too young to follow his gigs but his memory is deep in my soul. |
Giorgio de Inzucare Orchestra Buenos Aires vonvincentdelaaldea@hotmail.com Inzucare orchestra extiende su elevada admiración a uno de sus grandes iconos. salud. |
Josias Almeida Jr. Bahia rockabilly@click21.com.br Gene Vincent... Você era o cara! |
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RODOLFO SUAREZ A CELAYA GTO. MEXICO suarezr28@hotmail.com I was learning to play guitar with Gene songs. I have only two records from him. I never forget his sound. I would like to have all of his records but in Mexico can't find it. |
Ian McMaster Mississauga, Ontario, Canada bigian30@yahoo.com I sure agree with a comment posted on the website www.hmv.ca wherein someone suggested that Gene was a better rocker than Elvis EVER was. After purchasing his "The Screamin' End" CD last week, I can honestly say that Gene's recordings contained thereon, are the purest forms of rockabilly that I have ever heard!!!! Granted, Elvis, Johnny, Jerry Lee, Carl all had good recordings of different songs, but Gene's were extra-special because of the variations included in his vocals. In short, Gene died for too young (two years before I was born) and has simply NOT gained the recognition that he deserves. If anybody cares to hear how I became interested in his music, don't hesitate to drop me a line:) Rock on, Ian M. |
Geoff geoff.maddin@btinternet.com I found this site searching for a bit more of Gene and the Caps. http://www.answers.com/gene%20vincent. If you type in Ken Nelson there is a great article about him as well. |
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Tatiana Holly Santa Cruz, California US totoro30@earthlink.net I think gene vincent was one of the greatest singers for his time! His voice was so silky, listening to Be-bop-a-lu-la still makes me melt. I think more groups should play his stuff!! I'm a guitarist, so I'm hoping to become one of them ... |
Sascha Gottschalk Greenfield, Massachusetts blagamuffin69@yahoo.com Nobody ever touched Gene, not even Elvis for pure soulful grit. Born to be a rolling stone. RIP GENE. |
LeeLoo Annees Vinyl Websites France anneesvinyl@yahoo.ca Always on my soul. LeeLoo |
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Peter Donnelly Belfast, Ireland peterdonnelly666@hotmail.co.uk Hello! Well i never met the guy but when i heard his music i knew then i wanted to become a Rockabilly & in 1977 to the present day i became one. Long live Gene Vincent. God bless. K.T.F & Rock'n'Roll. Good-Luck. |
dehannigan usa dehannigan@yahoo.com Gene Vincent is the bomb! |
Thierry France titi_07@caramail.com How to forget you, each time your voice gives me shivers. I do not forget you, my son is called Eddie Gene, and it is not for nothing ... |
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peter middleton saint john, nb doubled_766@hotmail.com came across some gene vincent 45s and eps at my web www.britishinvasion.ca |
Joe Ives Pennsylvania, USA joeives@comcast.net When I was growing up in South Norfolk, Virginia, Gene Vincent and his family were our closest neighbors. Gene wanted to date my older sister, but my dad would not allow it ... he said that Gene was a "juvenile delinquent" and no way would he date my sister. Another sister married Gene's first cousin, so our families stayed close until Gene's family moved away. I knew his sisters Evelyn, Tina and Donna. When Gene signed his first recording contract, he bought a new convertible and Gene's sisters and I rode all over town, waving at everyone we saw. I sat in the back between Tina and Donna and Evelyn sat in front with Gene. We miss Gene ... but his music will live on FOREVER. RIP Gene |
Peter Stitt herol31@herol31.karoo.co.uk I find it absolutely remarkable that America had the bad taste to buy the records of (as Jerry Lee put it: "Bobby this and Bobby that") when Gene Vincent was releasing magic. I've just listened to "Maybe" which I consider to be one of the greatest doo-wop recordings of all time, then "My Heart". The man's vocals were as good as you get from a human being. I'm listening, as I write, to Gene Vincent and it just gets better. Know I am confronted with "The Night is so Lonely" which is one of the most beautiful recordings ever made. I'm listening in Hull, England, I am a proud Scot and I love Gene Vincent. When will this man get the recognition he deserves? |
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Rick Darby Duluth, MN USA wild4leggz@yahoo.com I just can't believe he's gone. I remember hearing Be Bop A LU LA, in my dads car in the 1960's, and I never forgot that song. Gene had a voice that gave me the chills. Not many so called singers have that ability to make me wanna listen too their words. Today we have very few real performers who can sing. I believe Gene was brought here for a reason, and I have always loved his music. Thank you Gene, and heaven has a musician to be proud of. God bless you, and keep on Rockin. Love, Rick |
andre scoth São Paulo Brasil andrescoth@hotmail.com I am brasilian man, i love your music, your feeling. Gene vincent and blue caps, is the best. The one rockabilly band. I'm guitar man of Rockabilly songs, Cliff Gallup is my Hero. I love rockabilly. |
Tina Craddock Cat., CA USA tinacraddock@aol.com I have heard some very funny stories about my brother. If anyone has more please get in touch. I would like thank everyone for remembering Gene. Tina |
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freek netherlands frestro@hotmail.com I was almost 3 when Gene past away, but know almost 25 years after his death, i'm very proud to have almost all his songs on cd and hear his songs very often. I think he is the only real rock and roller!! and the best of his kind. |
hellcat FRANCE/ lunéville emmanuelwolf@wandoo.fr bonjour de france, pour moi gégène comme on l'appelait dans mon pays reste le meilleur rocker que notre planète a pu enfanté. il reste la référence supreme en matière de rock 'n' roll. gene avait la classe, il était magnifique et quel interprete, une personne avec une sensibilité à fleur de peau. be-bop-a-lula, catman, jezebel, unchained melody, over the rainbow ... bye, bye gene. Repose en paix ici on ne t'oubli pas. je suis pret a partager ma passion du rockabilly avec d'autres personnes. git it. |
carol cuenca, España carolreyal@yahoo.es Mi tributo es mi corazón, nunca nadie podrá igualar a mi príncipe. I love Gene. |
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Ewa Ciesielska (sushi ;) Warsaw, Poland, EU R.I.P. |
Tony Akron, OH Wish I had a chance to see him live in a show. Whenever, I need to hear something that truly rocks I can always count on "the Screaming End". |
Jerry Oregon jwg9999@msn.com Rest In Peace My Good Friend |
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keith gordon highland park, illinois k_gordon@architex-ljh.com Even today I don't hear Gene on the oldie stations but was thrilled to hear him included in a United airlines collection on a recent trip. Such a talent he seems tragically ignored. |
Bob Gilbert Port Colborne, Ontario Canada papas52004@yahoo.ca I recall Be-Bop-A-Lula the first record I ever purchased, and through the years have amassed quite a collection. Gene Vincent was brilliant, his voice was definitely Rock N Roll, in England we called him the James Cagney of Rock and Roll. I had the opportuniy of seeing him in person in England, incredible performance. I am 64 now and still enjoy his music, one of my personal favorites was "when you walk through a storm" - Heaven is a better place with Gene's music there. Bob G |
Michael Crean michaelacrean@eircom.net I had never heard of Gene Vincent until I went to see: The Girl Can't help It, with Jayne Mansfield. The memory I took from that movie was not of JM but of Gene Vincent and his band singing, Be-bop alu-la. People say that, at Hallowe'en, Dead rock'n rollers convene, To revisit our Earth and to sing: Some come to see Elvis because he was king, But the rest of them come to hear Gene. michael crean |
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ATOMIC BEN DECAZEVILLE(12) -FRANCE I GOT HIS BLUE FACE TATTOED ON MY LEFT ARM AND WHEN I PLAY GUITAR WITH MY ROCKABILLY BAND EVERYBODY CAN SEE HIM STILL ALIVE ... I'M 38 YEARS OLD AND I STILL CAN CRY LISTENING "THE KING OF FOOLS" "THE BEGINNING OF THE END" OR "WEEPING WILLOW" ... I MISS YOU EVERYDAY GENE ... EVERYDAY ...!!! |
ray craddock london england woodnetuk@yahoo.co.uk ive always liked genes music although r&r were not my thing.but ive only just found out that he is a craddock. distant relative from this side of the pond maybe? |
Wog242 MSK, Russia Wogel@mail.ru He is still a King! Purest Energy... R.I.P. |
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Lary Saltzman Louisville, Ky. USA worker@bellsouth.net To me Gene Vincent is Rock and Roll at its best and rawest. At the time of his best music, when you heard it, you put the collar of your shirt up and snapped your fingers. This was the true spirit of the music. Your parents hated it with all their might and WE loved and worshipped it. To me he will always be youth gone "wild". |
Brian Quinn Caddington - Luton - UK Brian@quinnfb.freeserve.co.uk I had the pleasure of seeing Gene in concert many times in the UK. His stage act was dynamic and he always gave 100%. He is very underated and is one of the Top 5 greatest rockers of all-time in my book. The 50's and early 60's were the most exciting times for rock 'n' roll and certainly coloured my musical taste for the rest of my life. Gene Vincent - R.I.P. |
Dave Leicestershire England Having just listened to a Rock n Roll show here on BBC radio I was hooked on the Gene Vincent sound. I'd barely heard any of his work before and it just hit me like a bolt from the blue. So today I was out first thing in search of CD's. I found a greatest hits double. I raced home to listen to the whole album and was totaly blown away. God I wish I'd been around to catch him live, what a performer. I sat and listened to the whole double album at least 5 times and have to admit it's probably some of the best sounds I've EVER heard. Not just the Rocking material but also the softer ballards. I sat listening to "Over the Rainbow" with tears in my eyes. |
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Bat-Mario Vicente Lopez, Buenos Aires, Argentina mrfe57@hotmail.com Gene will be forever the very core of Rock & Roll. I've got all his music; and I listen one and a millon times that songs. Man, you've got to hear that wonderful tracks, and you'll know what is Rock & Roll. If you add Rockabilly + Rock & Roll + Rhythm'n Blues; you'll only got one name: GENE VINCENT |
Patrick Gueguin Paris, France patrick.gueguin@alcatel.fr Hi, Now I'm 59 years old. I have had the pleasure to meet Gene at different times from his first tour in France till the last one. Gene was the singer who changed my way of life. I was backstage during his show at the Olympia of Paris in the early 60's. Then I met him at the Golf Drouot later in the 70's. That show was terrible for him due to a bad flu (he lost his voice) but for the audiance it was so great. I own lot of LP's and some of them have the Gene'authograph. I'm really proud of them and they are framed on my home's walls. Today, I still listen his music in loop either at home or in my car. I'm happy that Gene is still living in you heart via this fine web site. |
Don New Zealand furywilde@yahoo.com I was very fortunate to see Gene Vincent perform live around 1963 in the North Wales holiday resort of LLandudno. This is in the United Kingdom. He was of course the real deal, one of true legends of rock'n'roll, enormously popular in the U.K. and like Eddie Cochran, rather less so in his native land. He wielded the authority, the excitement of rock'n'roll, but Gene had that something extra, that was often reflected in his choice of material. He had heart and soul. Take a listen to Ian Dury's tribute, Sweet Gene Vincent as a reflection of that soulfulness. I feel very priveledged to write these few words in honour of Gene Vincent. |
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julius cesar monteiro costa anápolis, goiás, brasil gosto muito do rok de gene vincent, ele foi um dos pineiros mais importantes da historia do rok and roll |
Pierre Gagne Saint- Simon de Rimouski pierre11@globetrotter.net I have a picture of Gene Vincent signed to George Collange, the signature is, to george thanks a million, and signed Gene Vincent |
tina craddock cathedral city, ca usa tinacraddock@aol.com I haven't heard anything about the tribute to Gene at the Ace Cafe, was any one there? Tina (Gene's sister) |
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Tony Quinn Birmingham England tonyquinn007@btinternet.com Gene Vincent Wasn't Crazy As Most Tabloids Once Said, I Remember Listening To Be Bop A Lula and Beautiful Brown Eyes, Fantastic. Gene Had A Smooth Voice And When I Heard Him Singing Over The Rainbow That Sent Cold Shudders Down My Back And The Hair On My Neck Was Tingling. Actually He Sang That Song With A Lot Of Feeling It Almost Made Me Cry, So I And My Wife Yvonne Wrote A Short Song And We Give Gene Vincent A Mention As A Tribute To Him And His Music. I Like All 50s Rock 'n' Roll Artists, And Gene Just Like Elvis And Eddie Cochran Their Music Will Never Die. To Listen To The Song Be Bop Please Go To www.tagworld.com/tonyquinn This Is Not An Advertisement. This Is A Tribute To The Ones Who Gave Us Decent Music Thank You And God Bless You All. Tony Quinn In Birmingham England. |
Rob Moates Torquay, Devon, England jackol@biscit.biz He was and STILL is simply the best, a true original, sing away Gene. |
Lucy Jordan Brussels, Belgium lucy.jordan@hotmail.com I was very amazed to see Little Richard singing Be-Bop-A- Lula with the audience at his last concert in Liege (Belgium) in june 2005. |
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Lord Spritzer UK lordspritzer@hotmail.com He was & will always be my favourite RnR singer, he was a Rebel with a cause! He was "GOD" of RnR! RIP Gene! I was sorry to learn about the demise of Paul Peek, what a great chap he was. Very friendly, as I recall meeting him, and the others in 1980. Regards, Lord |
tacky retallick waunlwyd south wale GB retalliR'@aol.com>br> at aged of ten brought up on stones an beatles 60s music. then found rock n roll. loved m all still do. but still regaurds gene vincent as one of the best. 54 now but feet still tapping. long live rock n roll. |
julius cesar monteiro costa anápolis, goiás, brasil juliuspresley@yahoo.com.br geni was big of rok and rool. sempre gostei do velho e bom rok and rool, por isso acho que gene vicent deve ser sempre lembrado |
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Jeús Antonio Pulido García Tingüindín, Michoacan, Mexico Japg@mexico.com Gene Vincent is my Favoryte Singer, he is great. |
Johnny Lott los angeles CA, USA lottjohnny@yahoo.com Margie or Sherri Vincent, I am a writer trying to get a fact straight. Please email me at your convenience. sincerely, Johnny Lott |
Evgeny Russia - Moscow evgen@svao.net Foreva in my heart!!! |
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Bill Merrill Port Angeles, Washington USA billm@pcadmin.ctc.edu I saw Gene at the Masonic Temple in Billings, Montana about 1959. The thing I remember besides the great music was that Gene had a broken foot. He'd swing the leg with a cast on over the microphone. Those were great days. I drove 200 mile to see that concert. His performance was as good as his recording, perhaps better! Bill |
Bob Molinets Palos Park, Illinois b17heavy@comcast.net Gene Vincent, Cliff Gallup and a kid with a mail order guitar. That was in the 50's. If that kid didn't listen to Be Bop a Lula 1000 times he didn't listen at all. He wore out the 45! The "kid" was still playing that tune, (lead guitar), in 2005 ... and he listened to the Mp3 a few hundred times in 2005 too! The kid thanks Mr. Vincent and the Blue Caps for a lifetime of music ... The kid had to send this! |
Denise Martin/Adams Ignacio, Colo. USA wildhorse6203@hotmail.com My father was Pee Wee Adams who played drums on Town Hall Party in LA County, California with Gene Vincent. I would like to know if anyone out there would know more about this TV show back in 1957, 1958. I'm putting together a tribute to my Dad and all the people he played with. He was Best Drummer of the Year back in 1967. Thank You. |
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Mario Vargas Tijuana, B.C. Mexico Mario_armando69@yahoo.com Lo admiro mucho,le hice un pequeño homenaje poniendo su nombre en el vidrio de enfrente de mi carro. Ese wuey era de los mas perrones y locochones,admiro su musica su banda era a toda madre. Tu fuiste y seras de los mas cabrones, tu musica levanta muertos y hace que le acelere a mi carro cuando escucho esos requintos chingones. Arriba Gene vincent putos.dios los bendiga |
Tony Bradley Bristol, England abradley@fsmail.net As a kid I remember a greasy cafe, full of greasy haired rockers, sipping coke and coffee to the strains of 'Be Bop A Lula'. They told me it was too dangerous ever to go in there. The music seemed to support this view. By the standards of the day, 'Be Bop A Lula' sounded different, raw and exciting. It still does, some 49 years after its initial release. Converted, I managed to get hold of two LP's, 'Bluejean Bop' and 'Gene Vincent And The Blue Caps'. The Dansette was built to cope with the beat, but the neighbours were not. Mum was OK about it. I have had to replace these wonderful LP's with CD's, they were just worn out with use. Rock 'n' Roll is great music, but I think to really understand what it's all about, you have to listen to Gene Vincent and The Blue Caps. I wonder if CD's wear out? |
andy kett walton on thames, surrey, england andykett@hotmail.com it was 1969,i was 16, and gene vincent was playing at kingston coronation hall, kingston upon thames surrey, he appeared with the house shakers, i was excited to see him, already well in his own ledgend by now, we were as brothers, teddyboys, rock and roll music and motor cycles, although at this time,it was not vouge, skinheads and scooters were the rage, but we were none conformists, ha ha, any way that evening went off so well, i have seen and forgoten so many things since then but for me, i will never forget that emotional night,it set me on the rocky road to the real music, i loved it then and love it even more now, my very best wishes, and thanks to gene vincent,for my most profound memories |
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Tina Craddock cat city, CA, USA tinacraddock@aol.com Happy Holidays to all of Gene's fan's. From The Craddock Family ADRENNE OWLETTE, I KNOW WHAT U DID ON GENE'S LAST TRIP, NOT COOL |
IVAN FARIÑAS DE ARMAS CIUDAD HABANA CUBA ZIP CODE 2101 HAVANA CITY MY NAME IS IVAN FARIÑAS FOR LONG, LONG YEARS I HEAR ROCK AND ROLL. I REMEMBER WHEN I ONLY HAVE 11 YEARS OLD THE FIRST LP OF GENE. ITS SEND ME FOR HANDS SISTER WHO STUDY AND LIVE IN U.S.A. TRUELY VERY IMPRETION HAVED THIS MUSIC INTO ME...TODAY FOR 3O YEARS AGO IM LEADER OF VIENTO SOLAR BAND AND YET REMEMBER GENE VINCENT MUSIC, BLUE CAPS AND CLIFFTON GALLUP LEAD GUITAR SO GOOD .. I REBEMBER SONGS AS I FLIPEED, BLUE JEANS BABYS, JEZEBEL, BOP STREET AND OTHERS .. TANKS ABOUT MY BAD ENGLISH - IVAN FARIÑAS - ivanvientosolar@yahoo.es |
Bob Hanson Port Charlotte, Fl. rwh329@comcast.net Back in 1960 and some of 1961 I had the pleasure of playing guitar for Gene in the upper Midwest (Minneapolis, St. Paul, Mn) I also had the pleasure of playing with Paul Peek, Bill Mack, Donny Ingle and more. I only wish Gene would Have tended to business more as he would have been a bigger star than he was. But as we were all in our twenties, we didn't care about that stuff in that time of our lives. It was," wine, women and song baby" Anyway, It was a great experience for all of us and I wouldn't trade all those memories for anything in the world. I am still playing guitar and singing (more than ever) Mostly jazz. I have been in touch with Bill Mack after 45 years and it is just great to talk to him and e-mail him. I am so sorry Paul Peek has passed away. I only wish I could have talked to he and Barbara. I had lost track of all of the guy's in the Blue Caps. I ran into Johnny Meeks in Las Vegas in 1965 and lost track of him also. Thank You for allowing me to say a few words about Gene And The Blue Caps. They are and were a great bunch of guys and I am prud to have worked with them. Bob Hanson |
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Robert Duckworth London England rob@visphoto.co.uk Saw Gene in London 1971 Woodgreen, Fishmongers Arms, brilliant never to be forgotten, all ways with us in memory and music. |
george duff scotland alexa.duff@btopenworld.com old god must be rocking and rolling in the big gig with gene vincent, eddie cochran, buddy holly, etc and listening wolfman jack. god thanks for the memories. |
John Walker Annandale, VA, U.S.A. jrwbrit1@hotmail.com I remember seeing Gene Vincent a couple of times in England during the early 1960's and once in San Remo, Italy in 1961. Also, a friend of mine played rhythm guitar in a band called Rory Blackwell & The Blackjacks, who often acted as backing band for Gene on his European tours. A combination of his singing style, repertoire and unique stage stance - due to his injured leg - to my mind made him one of THE great rock pioneers, not to mention of course his fabulous backing band, The Blue Caps. |
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Marc Simon France marc-yves.simon@laposte.fr Agé de 51 ans, je pense que mon premier souvenir musical fut "BE BOP A LULA", entendu à la radio à la fin des années 50. 1971 fût une année terrible pour le rock'n'roll. Gene était la beauté musicale même et, si j'aime le rock-a-bily, la voix de Gene est inégalée dans les ballades (over the rainbow et le superbe someday que j'ai redécouvert il y a peu). J'ai deux regrets : celui de ne l'avoir jamais vu, le second, c'est qu'il n'est pas eu la chance d'avoir une deuxième carrière comme celle - trop courte - du tout aussi regretté Roy Orbison, dans les années 1990. Rock'n'roll is here to stay! |
Slim Wilson Mobile, AL ghsjesse@yahoo.com Gene Vincent - The greatest Rockabilly vocalist/performer to ever walk the earth. Thanks for all of the great songs. |
Roland Ingelin Finland rbillyrolle@hotmail.com I just want to say that I think that Mr. Gene Vincent is the best rock/rockabilly vocalist ever. His music really changed my life. I always got a Gene record in my record player. I'm only 17 and I just love Genes music. It´s to bad that they don't make that good music anymore. Well, I could go on and on ´bout Gene Vincent, but I just wanted to say that Gene Vincent is very much alive, even here in Finland. ROCK ON ... |
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Nick Solomos Voorheesville, NY nsolomos1@nycap.rr.com Gene was one of few singers that really ipitomize what rock and roll was in the early days. He was great and to me a real shame he died so young. I still listen to his recordings and enjoy now as I did when I was young in the fifties. |
Steff France BSTEPHANE18@aol.com My tribute to Gene: Photo15102005.jpg |
GRANDPA CANDYS belgrade,serbia joovandeka@yahoo.com First time when I heard (1986)"GENE VINCENT"everything changed in my life,musicstile ... 19 years after I'm still thinking the same ... Now I play in the band "grandpa candys"and prepare for tribute to GENE VINCENT. My favorite bands and singers who trying to sing like GENE: dave phillips, the blue cats, matchbox and flying saucers .... http://grandpacandys.cjb.cc/ - best wishes from sasha. |
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Rita Hutton Wakefield, Yorkshire, England I first met Gene in June 1959 and started working for Don Arden a month or so later. I travelled with the show for a couple of years as PR. There are a few names on this list I recognise and would love to share memories with. if anyone remembers me I would love to hear from you. I feel so sad when I think of him. |
Tina Craddock California tinacraddock@aol.com I was at the tribute it was wonderful, Gene would have loved it. Mr. Weise u have the story wrong and jessie (kody) give it up, Gene and Donna never got along. Love u Big Brother and always will - Tina |
Paulo Rocker Lisbon, Portugal paulorocker@hotmail.com I will never forget you, you of this force to everything what I feel, in my way of life. |
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Kali Vantaa, Finland timo.kalijarvi@elisanet.fi Thanks Gene. We'll never forget you. |
Peter Ciraolo Age: 38 Hanover,MA U.S.A. We all know that Oct. 12th marked the 34th Anniversary of Gene Vincent's last day on this Earth. I was only 4 years old when he passed on and I've always wished (and I still do) that I was older because had I been,I would have liked to have gotten to talk to him as there are so many things that I want to say to him and to thank him for all that he and his music has done for me and how important he and his music are my life. I honestly couldn't fit it all in here,that could easily take a whole website (and them some),but I want to share a few of them with everyone that is reading this: I would tell him that the first record I ever owned was a copy of "Be Bop A Lula" when I was 6 years old and how that one record led me to go through other records in the house looking for other titles by he and his Blue Caps and how these records are still,and always will be,the most important ones of my whole record collection. I would also tell him that although there are other Pioneers of Rock N Roll that made some great records, I will always feel that there is something very special about he and his music that touches me in a very special and personal way that only he and his music can. I'd also let him know that although there are so many different types of Rock N Roll music in so many different forms,that in my eyes and in my heart,whenever someone mentions the words "Rock N Roll",my thoughts always come back to him,Gene Vincent-the Original Rocker. I know that his life had a lot of hardships and he went through a lot in such a short life,but he's always put his heart and soul into every record and every performance he ever did. So many musicians have,and still do,model themselves after him and look up to him. I just hope he knows just how much we all think of him and how special he is to us. I just want to pay Tribute to Gene and say "Thank You" to him and let him know that although he's no longer on this Earth in body,that he is still here with us and always will be a very important part of my life. Thank you again, Gene - For everything. Peter Ciraolo - merseybeat_pete@yahoo.com |
Bill McCabe Albany, NY. USA mccabewilliam@hotmail.com I can't seem to remember much of what I was taught in High School in the FIFTIES, but I can still remember every word to BE_BOP_A_LULA and Blue Jean Bop. If you were there in the fifties you remember. The start of real R & R. Too many of the early R & R pioneers have passed on. Rock ON Gene you are not forgotten. |
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Brett Arney Nashville, TN audiodamage@comcast.net Gene Vincent, we need you now. |
Lyndon Crampton England Ctuscani@oal.com Gene Vincent is Rockabilly at it's very best. Thankyou for the music and the Passion |
Nikliss Anderson chico, california, U.S.A. turtlecake1138@yahoo.com Only the good die young dear Vince I know this to be true and though the world is not as bright I guess we'll have to do I struggle with this fact sometimes and often wonder why of all the souls on Earth to take why'd Vincent have to die? and when the answer came to me it wasan't such a shock cuz someone had to go upstairs and show the Angels how to Rock!! |
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julio spain julio358@hotmail.com A big fan Gene's music. |
MICHEL "HOT BOPPER'S" COUSIN MONTREAL-QUÉBEC-CANADA michelcousin76@hotmail.com Je suis francais,depuis peu de temps au Québec.Je suis moi meme musicien et chanteur de Rockn'roll, j'ai 50ans et voila plus de trente ans que je colporte la bonne parole en chantant plusieurs chansons de GENE. J'ai eu l'occasion de voir les BLUE CAPS en Angleterre il y a quelques années,trés bon souvenir d'un excellent concert. Je n'ai pas pu voir GENE en concert a l'epoque parceque trop jeune. Merci pour lui pour ce site. I ALWAYS LOVE YOU GENE, YOU MISS ME BUT YOUR MUSIC IS EVERYDAY IN MY HEART AND IN MY LIFE. THANKS GENE, REST IN PEACE, WE LOVE YOU. MICHEL COUSIN |
Chid Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland selkid68@aol.com What is there left to be said about Gene? For me he is the only singer that brings a tear to my eye when i listen to him sing. What a voice. Listening to Born to be a Rollin' Stone just now, for me this song sums Gene up. Only wish i was old enough to have had the opportunity to see him on stage. Forever Gene. |
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miika.keskinen@europress.fi I was 4 years old when Gene Vincent died. First time I head Gene I was 10 years old, after that my life never was same. After 27 years later I still love GENE VINCENT. I am really fan bacauce in 2001 I visit at Gene´s grave: Eternal Valley Memorial Park. That was the top moment of my little life. I think that is cool because I live in Finland, about 4000 miles from California. Long live Gene Vincent´s music. |
Angel Casalduc Utuado P.R. www.kingcoler@hotmail.com I have 33 years old and I love Rock and Roll music. I ever think is the best music and then way too much people forget the good songs, moments, nice life, when never comeback. Vincent is the #1, he have nice voice. Gene live for ever. Jerry Lee Lewis, the Tune Weavers, Platters etc. Good bye to all my friends. |
Jim Redland Kent, Washington jimredland@comcast.net Back in the fifties we lived in Richfield, Minnesota. Across from our house lived the the Rahbien Boys. They real had the house parties. One night low and behold "Gene Vincent" happened to be special guest brought by local DJ, Dorty Fredricks a friend of the boys. I'll never forget that. "Gene Vincent" really had it and his songs reflected the whole rock-n-roll era. Sad to see people check out so early in life, but he left us with great memories and tunes we'll never forget. Rest in peace Gene! Jim Redland |
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Vincent Fourmentraux Le Mans France scramby72@hotmail.fr I remember in 1972 my brother bought the "be bop a lula" single. I was 14 years old and when i heard this song i immediately fell in love of this music. After i bought all the songs of Gene Vincent that i can find and i have now a collection of LP's from this great singer....the best rock & roll singer for me (with Eddy Cochran). I still listen Gene very often, as often that i can, and i think that the voice ond the melodies if Gene still very fashionable now. Gene was really for me a great man, as artist and also for his kindness. My big regret is to never saw him live. Thanks a lot for your tribute to Gene Vincent, it's really a great thing for Gene memory. Many many thanks. |
Gloria Knight Bendigo, Victoria, Australia gkni5459@bigpond.net.au I will never forget the RocknRoll music.It's so sad that a lot of RocknRoll artist's died young. When my friends and I were about fourteen, we would go to each others homes for the weekend and jive from Friday night 'til Sunday. Our parents hated the loud music, but at least they knew where we were and what we were doing. We sure had a lot of fun. Now we are all in our early 60s it still hasn't changed. We get together as often as possible and play our RocknRoll music. So as long as we are alive Gene Vincent and the all the rocknRoll artist will live forever. |
Alan and Rusty Vince Kent England (UK) rssllvince@yahoo.co.uk We had the privlege and pleasure to run the Gene Vincent Fan Club (late 1950's to 1960's). We met and knew Gene and he truly was the finest Rock'n'Roller ever. It is unique to read the tributes on this page to the finest person and singer ever. We still are friends of Dickie Harrell, Tommy Facenda and Johnny Meeks and wish we could be at the forthcoming Gene Vincent Tribute in October 2005. I Remember Gene Vincent was a book that Alan had published and this reflected Alan's times with Gene. Keep on Rockin' |
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Marco K Finland oddisslajos@hotmail.com As a young teenager, in late 70's, I recorded a song called "lotta lovin'" from radio. At that point I didn't gave it too much attention. Few weeks later I heard the same song perfomed by famous Finnish rockabilly-trio Teddy & The Tigers from radio also. I played again that earlier version I had in my tape. It was like lightning strike thru me and I was sold. Second song I heard from Gene was Blue jean bop and I knew that this is my man and music that carries me thru my life. Ever since, almost 30 years later, his my man furter more and today again I found myself in tears listening his "absolute voice" singing Weeping willow. I cherish his memory and wish all of you Gene-fans the best future! |
Doggy Daddy Maryland, USA herddog51@yahoo.com Gene was awesome, timeless and very moving! I wish there was a Gene Vincent memorial with a statue down in Norfolk Virginia; I think it would be a worth while task to make such a thing. |
Toby Hochscherf Frechen / Cologne Germany My older brother showed me a Gene Vincent record when I was 8 years old and since then I love his music and I always will. Thank you for all the wonderfull music. |
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angel de la orden madrid. españa rockgelito@yahoo.es 2siempre sera el mejor. |
Beto Brasilia, Brasil beto11111@pop.com.br VIVA Gene Vincent!!! |
Michael Ross Jackson, TN USA mjxross@yahoo.com Even though Jackson, TN is the home of the "Great" Carl Perkins (whom I truly love & respect) my fondest memories lie with Gene Vincent. It was in the late 50's that his rendition of "Woman Love" was my "first" girlfriend's and mine love song. Every time I still play it now it brings back so many memories of my first puppy love! Gene may have physically left this realm but to all of us who love his music, he will never truly be gone! |
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David Lindsay York ENGLAND United Kingdom deelindsay@ntlworld.com I was 10 when Be bop a lula was issued, so it was later records that grabbed me. It was when I heard Gene sing live that I knew that his voice was the greatest that the world has ever heard. Add that talent to a tremendous stage act and Gene was unbeatable. From that time, I had to buy every record that he made. Almost 50 years later his music is still being listened to. People are still finding new live recordings - and there are some wo |
