Gene Vincent and the blue caps

About Me

In 1956, Gene vincent and the blue caps was signed to Capitol Records by Ken Nelson and, at his first session in Nashville, cut four classic tracks, including 'Be-Bop-A-Lula' and 'Race With The Devil'. Quite rightly so, 'Be-Bop' was a smash hit - but also the only real big one he ever had. Only 'Lotta Lovin' and, to a lesser extent, 'Dance To The Bop', made some impact on the charts (both in 1957). However, he kept on recording GREAT stuff until his untimely death on October 12, 1971. .. width="425" height="350" ..

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Member Since: 27/12/2005
Band Members: Cliff Gallup - lead guitar, Willie Williams - rhythm guitar, Gene Vincent - vocals, Dickie Harrell - drums, & Jack Neal - acoustic bass
Sounds Like: A Rockabilly Kittens wet dream
Record Label: capital records
Type of Label: Major

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LINE-UP History

LINE-UP HISTORY April to September 1956 Pictured above, left to right: Cliff Gallup - lead guitar Willie Williams - rhythm guitar Gene Vincent - vocals Dickie Harrell - drums Jack Neal - ac...
Posted by on Sat, 31 Dec 2005 09:01:00 GMT

a brief history

In May, 1955, after signing up for another six years, Vincent was in a motorcycle accident that shattered his left shinbone. The injury would never heal properly and he spent the rest of the year in a...
Posted by on Sat, 31 Dec 2005 08:56:00 GMT