Artist Bio:
Gene Pitney was an American singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the 1960s with his distinctive tenor voice and emotive ballads. He was born on February 17, 1940, in Hartford, Connecticut, and began his musical career as a teenager, writing songs for other artists. Pitney's breakthrough came with his 1961 hit song "Town Without Pity," which earned him his first Grammy nomination.
Throughout his career, Pitney released numerous successful singles, including "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" and "Only Love Can Break a Heart." He also collaborated with other artists, such as Marc Almond on the hit duet "Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart." In addition to his singing career, Pitney was a talented songwriter, penning hits for artists like Ricky Nelson and Bobby Vee. Gene Pitney was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002. Tragically, he passed away on April 5, 2006, while on tour in Wales, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the music industry.
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