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Rock ’n’ roll pioneer Gene Vincent, born Vincent Eugene Craddock, dies at age 36 from a perforated stomach ulcer. He is best known for the 1956 hit “Be-Bop-A-Lula,” as well as “Lotta Lovin’,” and appeared in the film The Girl Can’t Help It. He also achieved considerable success on the UK charts between 1956 and 1961.