Vincent Eugene Craddock ( February 11 , 1935 -- October 12 , 1971 ) , known as Gene Vincent , was an American musician who pioneered the styles of rock and roll and rockabilly .
Vincent Eugene Craddock ( or simply Gene Vincent ; February 11 , 1935 -- October 12 , 1971 ) was an American musician . His music was rock and roll and rockabilly .