Gene Vincent
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About
Singer of the top ten hit "Be-Bop-a-Lula" who became one of rockabilly's most well-known acts.
Before Fame
He joined the U.S. Navy in 1952.
Trivia
He overcame a serious car accident that broke several of his bones to become a star with his six-piece band.
Family Life
He was born in Norfolk, Virginia; his father was a coast guard officer during World War II.
Associated With
Robert Downey, Jr. covered three of his songs, though not his most famous one, in the 2003 film The Singing Detective.
