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Gene Summers

Gene Summers (born 1939 in Dallas, Texas) is a rock/rockabilly singer and entertainer. Some of his classic recordings include "School of Rock 'n Roll", "Straight Skirt", "Nervous", "Gotta Lotta That", "Twixteen" and his biggest-selling single "Big Blue Diamonds". Summers was inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame in 1997 and The Southern Legends Entertainment & Performing Arts Hall of Fame in 2005. He still performs worldwide and celebrated his 50th anniversary as a recording artist in 2008 with the release of Reminisce Cafe.

Summers graduated from Duncanville High School in 1957 and attended Arlington State College, now known as the University of Texas at Arlington. That same year, he formed the rockabilly band The Rebels and performed on Joe Bill's Country Picnic on KRLD, where they were spotted by songwriter Jed Tarver. This led to the band being signed by newly-found Jan Records. Their first record was released on February 1, 1958, under the name of Gene Summers & His Rebels.[1][2][3]


Partial Discography

Films and Television

References

  1. ^ Gene Summers discography from Rockin' Country Style USA
  2. ^ Gene Summers discography from Rocky Productions France
  3. ^ Gene Summers discography from Wangdangdula Finland
  • Bob Dylan Plays "School of Rock 'n Roll"
  • "100 Greatest Rock 'n Roll Records"
  • ARSA Radio Surveys Archive 11/9/63
  • "Texas Music" by Rick Koster
  • Dallas Sportatorium
  • Feature article 'Gene Summers Picked For Pakefield' in issue 58 of UK Rock Magazine, February 2009 UK
  • A Dream Deferred By Matt Weitz, Dallas Observer, July 31-Aug. 6, 1997 Volume 752, pages 73-79
  • Gene Summers Fan Club Bulletin, 1985 USA
  • Rockabilly: A Forty-Year Journey by Billy Poore (published by Hal Leonard USA 1998)
  • Legends Of Our Time (published by Escape Today Publishing USA 2005)
  • Texas Music by Rick Koster (published by St. Martin’s Press USA 2000)
  • The Sound of The City: The Rise Of Rock And Roll by Charlie Gillett (published by Da Capo Press USA 1996)
  • Race With The Devil by Susan Van Hecke (published by St. Martin’s Press USA 2000)
  • Go Cat Go by Craig Morrison (published by University Of Illinois Press USA 1998)
  • Sun Records: The Brief History of The Legendary Record Label by Colin Escott and Martin Hawkins (published by Quick Fox Books UK 1975/1980)
  • Texas Rhythm Texas Rhyme by Larry Willoughby (published by Texas Monthly Press USA 1984)
  • Who’s Who In The South And Southwest (published by Marquis Who’s Who In America 1984-1985 Edition) USA)
  • Blood Will Tell: The Murder Trials Of T. Cullen Davis by Gary Cartwright (published by Pocket Books USA 1978/1980)
  • The International Who's Who in Popular Music 2002 by Andy Gregory (Published by Routledge USA 2002)
  • The Handbook Of Texas Online (c)Texas State Historical Association (published at The University Of Texas at Austin) 2007 USA)
  • Cover Versions Of The Songs Made Famous By Gene Summers School Of Rock 'n Roll 2007 USA
  • Texas Music Industry Directory (published by The Texas Music Office) Office of the Governor, Austin, Texas USA 2007
  • Article and sessionography in issue #15 of New Kommotion Magazine 1977 UK
  • Feature article with photo spread in issue 53 of Bill Griggs' Rockin' 50s Magazine, 2002 USA
  • Feature article with photo spread in issue 54 of Bill Griggs' Rockin' 50s Magazine, 2002 USA
  • Full Cover photo and article in issue 28 of UK Rock Magazine, 2006 UK
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