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Gene Maltais

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Gene Maltais
Born (1933-05-21) May 21, 1933 (age 91)
Concord, New Hampshire, United States
GenresRockabilly
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Years active1956-1994

Gene Maltais is an American musician, singer and songwriter.

Personal biography

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

Music biography

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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 & Jackie. 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

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USA 45 RPM

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  • Crazy Baby / Deep River Blues - Decca 30387 - 1957 (Nashville)
  • Love Makin' / The Bug - Regal 7502 - 1958 (Phoenix)
  • The Raging Sea / Little Girl (John & Jackie) - Aladdin 3423 - 1959 (Hollywood)
  • The Raging Sea / Gang War - Lilac 3159 - 1959 (New England)
  • The Raging Sea / Gang War - Massabesic 101 - 19?? (New England)
  • Be Gone Come the Dawn / Rock and Roll Beat - Deep River 1001 - 1977 (New England)
  • Voodoo Woman / Little Girl - Norton 029 - 1994 (New York)[1]

European 45 RPM

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  • Rock and Roll Beat / Raging Sea - Monopole 652 - 1977 (Belgium)
  • Be Gone Come the Dawn / Be Gone Come the Dawn - Monopole 672 - 1977 (Belgium)
  • The Raging Sea / Gang War - Maltais 100 - 19?? (Europe/UK)[1]

UK 45 RPM

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  • The Raging Sea/ Gang War - Maltais 100 - 19?? (Europe/UK)[1]

Compact disc

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  • Gangwar, Hydra Records BCK 27118, 2003[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e 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. Archived from the original on 3 May 2014. 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.
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