Profile: Gene Vincent

The limp, the swagger, the hellraising stage show, the black leather... few rock and roll artists have become so iconic with so little airplay as did rockabilly legend Gene Vincent. Along with his backing band, the Blue Caps, Gene and his music proved to be a major inspiration for artists ranging from John Lennon to Jeff Beck. This article reveals more about rock's original bad boy than many casual fans may have known... includes chart info, personal info, trivia and more.