Gene Pitney had his first single success in 1959, and also wrote a string of songs for other artists such as Ricky Nelson, the Crystals and Bobby Vee. Gene Pitney scored ten Top 10 singles, and his ...

Upon hearing Wednesday that rock ‘n’ roll innovator Gene Pitney had died unexpectedly, longtime fan Al Anderson had some advice. “Now’s a good time to go back and listen,” said the songwriter and ...

In the early ’60s, Gene Pitney was barnstorming with the Dick Clark Caravan of Stars when the troupe made a stop at The Bushnell. It was a triumphant moment for the young singer — then in his early ...

THE pop world was rocked when American superstar, Gene Pitney died suddenly while he was touring the United Kingdom. Hours after stepping off stage to a standing ovation, Pitney, who soared to fame ...

Those who listen to oldies radio often hear the music of dead people, but Gene Pitney is a live man walking. "There's people out there who think I'm dead," Pitney, 60, said in a telephone interview ...