Gene Summers

Rock Singer

Birthday January 3, 1939

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Dallas, TX

DEATH DATE Feb 17, 2021 (82)

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About

Rock/rockabilly musician known for Big Blue Diamonds, School of Rock 'n Roll, and many other classics.

Before Fame

He attended the University of Texas at Arlington, previously known as Arlington State College. He founded his first rockabilly band, The Rebels, during his freshman year.

Trivia

He was inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame in 1997.

Family Life

He married Deanna Trentham in 1961. They had three sons together.

Associated With

He and Wanda Lavonne Jackson both achieved great fame as rockabilly musicians.