Race with the Devil: Gene Vincent's Life in the Fast Lane
VanHecke, Susan
Published by St Martin's Press, 2001
ISBN 10: 0312262221 ISBN 13: 9780312262228
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Synopsis: Gene Vincent--most famous for his classic 1950s rendition of "Be-Bop-A-Lula"--is one of the most influential rock and roll artists of all times. Elvis Presley adopted his loose-hipped style, and bands from The Rolling Stones to The Beatles toured Britain with him throughout the fifties and early sixties. Led Zepplin's Robert Plant lauds Vincent as his favorite vocalist of all time, Yardbirds guitarist Jeff Beck claims Vincent is the reason he played music, and Paul Westerberg of the Replacements calls him "the soul of Rock and Roll." But beyond his undeniable musical importance lay a man with an almost pathological personality whose creative talents and volatile temper never failed--for better or for worse--to touch those around him. Elvis Presley, with his suggestive gyrations, was disturbing to mainstream America in the 50s. Gene Vincent, with his earthy lyrics, moans and pants, and full-on bodily contortions was downright shocking. This is the first biography of this incredible figure in the history of American music.
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Sue VanHecke's work has appeared in Spin, Creem, Kerrang! and Goldmine. She is the publisher of Original Cool, a Rockabilly fanzine, and currently writes for The Virginian Pilot. She lives in Norfolk, Virginia.
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Publisher: St Martin's Press
Publication Date: 2001
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. A chronicle of the life and career of one of rock and roll's seminal talents explores the legacy of the great Gene Vincent, who shocked the nation and profoundly influenced a generation of rock performers. 277 pages, ill. ; 22 cm. First edition, first printing. Black boards, unclipped dust jacket. Slight shelf wear to edges, no inscriptions, tight and square binding. Photographs available on request. All books dispatched same or next working day in robust packaging. Seller Inventory # 016250
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. First Edition/First Printing, August 2000, as stated on the copyright page. Hardcover in unclipped dustjacket. 277 pages with photographs, notes, sources, discography and index. The first American biography of it's first real rockstar, Gene Vincent and the Blue Caps. This definitive book illuminates the full sweep of Vincent's career from rags to riches to rags. A truly moving account. Touch of edgewear to the spine top and bottom of the spine, otherwise a near fine book. Unread. From my smoke-free collection. Ships in well-padded box. Seller Inventory # 7121
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