Gene Maltais

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Gene Maltais
Born (1933-05-21) May 21, 1933 (age 92)
Concord, New Hampshire, U.S.
Genres Rockabilly
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Years active1956-1994

Gene Maltais (born May 21, 1933) is an American musician, singer and songwriter.

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Life and career

Maltais was born in Concord, New Hampshire on May 21, 1933. [1] [2]

In 1957 he released "Crazy Baby" as Gene Maltais With The Anita Kerr Singers. Another release, "The Raging Sea", was credited to Gene Maltais With The Gibson String Band. [3]

Prior to 1958, he met Tony Hilder who introduced him to Aladdin Records. Matlais wrote songs for recording artists including John & Jackie. Two songs of his they recorded were "The Raging Sea" and "Little Girl". [1]

Among the artists that have covered his compositions in later years are Tex-Mex band Los Fabulocos, who recorded his composition "Crazy Baby". [4]

Discography

USA 45 RPM

European 45 RPM

UK 45 RPM

Compact disc

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Voorst, A.M. (December 2007). "Gene Maltais". Rockabilly Hall of Fame. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
  2. ↑ Fayte, Buster (19 June 2012). "Gene Maltais Wild Rockabilly Crazy Baby". Buster Fayte's Rockabilly Romp. Retrieved 14 June 2014.[ permanent dead link ]
  3. ↑ "Gene Maltais". Australian Charts. Archived from the original on 3 May 2014. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
  4. ↑ Horowitz, Hall. "Los Fabulocos - Los Fabulocos". All Music. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
  5. ↑ "Gene Maltais – Gangwar". Discogs. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
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