Gene Maltais

Gene Maltais
Born (1933-05-21) May 21, 1933
Concord, New Hampshire, United States
Genres Rockabilly
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter
Years active 1950s-1990s

Gene Maltais is an American musician, singer and songwriter.

Personal biography

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

Music biography

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 & Jacky. 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.
  3. "Gene Maltais". Australian Charts. 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.

External links

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