Artist Bio:
Gene Pitney was an American singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the early 1960s. Born on February 17, 1940, in Hartford, Connecticut, Pitney had a successful career as a solo artist, known for his dramatic ballads and powerful vocals. He released numerous hit songs, including "Town Without Pity," "Only Love Can Break a Heart," and "Twenty Four Hours from Tulsa."
Pitney was also a prolific songwriter, penning hits for other artists, such as "Hello Mary Lou" for Ricky Nelson and "He's a Rebel" for The Crystals. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002 and continued to perform and record music until his untimely death on April 5, 2006, while on tour in Cardiff, Wales. Gene Pitney's legacy lives on through his timeless music and contributions to the pop music landscape of the 1960s.
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