Guide Note: Gene Vincent was an American legend and was best known for his song, "Be-Bop-A-Lula". He was the first rock star to act in a film, A Girl Can't Help It. In 1960, Vincent was injured in a car accident which killed Rock musician Eddie Cochran.
Fast Facts:
- Birth Name: Vincent Eugene Craddock
- Born: February 11, 1935
- Died: October 12, 1971
- First Rock Star to Star in a Movie
- First inductee into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame in 1997
- Inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998
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