March 18, 2024 Records of the Day

Gene Vincent was Capitol Records’ Elvis. He was the poster boy for Rock N Roll rebellion. Along with his backup band, the Blue Caps, (named after President Eisenhower’s blue golf cap) Gene Vincent’s debut smash was the classic. “Be-Bop-A-Lula,” a 45 that can now fetch $40.00. Nothing exemplified pure Rockabilly excitement like the music of Gene Vincent with hits such as “Blue Jean Bop” and “Lotta Lovin.” In 1957, Capitol Records released the album, “Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps.” A copy can get you $300.00 today.

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