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Gene Francis Alan Pitney was born on February 17, 1940,
'''Gene Francis Alan Pitney''' was born on February 17, 1940,
in Hartford, Connecticut.
in Hartford, Connecticut.
An accomplished [[song writer]], [[drummer]], [[guitarist]] and [[pianist]],
An accomplished song writer, drummer, guitarist and pianist,
he formed a band while in high school and in 1961 as a [[solo artist]]
he formed a band while in high school and in 1961 as a solo artist
had his first hit, “I Wanna Love My Life Away”, followed by
had his first hit, “I Wanna Love My Life Away”, followed by
“Town Without Pity” that won a [[Golden Globe Award]] for Best
“Town Without Pity” that won a Golden Globe Award for Best
Song in a Motion Picture and was nominated for an [[Academy Award]].
Song in a Motion Picture and was nominated for an Academy Award.
In 1962 Gene Pitney had two top ten hits, “Liberty Valance” and
In 1962 Gene Pitney had two top ten hits, “Liberty Valance” and
and “Hello Mary Lou” for Ricky Nelson.
and “Hello Mary Lou” for Ricky Nelson.
In 2002 he was inducted into the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]].
In 2002 he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
While on tour in England, Gene Pitney died on April 5, 2006.
While on tour in England, Gene Pitney died on April 5, 2006.
He was 65 years of age.
He was 65 years of age.