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In 1960 Gene 's work in New York City finally paid off. Gene met Aaron Schroeder, songwriter for Elvis. Aaron started Music or Records and Gene starred as lead rock singer and helpful songwriter . At first working in New York as a singer , Gene decided to peddle the songs he wrote: "Rubber Ball" to Bobby Vee and "Hello Mary Lou" to Ricky Nelson. Gene had no idea he would become a great songwriter before he became a great singer . Next, Aaron Schroeder asked Gene to record song s for Music or. As songwriter of rock hit , "I Wanna Love My Life Away," Gene peeked the interest of leading songwriter s, music directors, and music producers in New York. By far, the greatest triumph as a songwriter for our rock star proved to be the hit , "He's a Rebel." The next forty-three years are history: Phil Spector rock 'n' roll producer used the "wall of sound" to create Gene's Goffin/King hit, "Every Breath I Take." Gene next sings "Town Without Pity" a big hit making Gene the first rock star to sing at the Academy Awards . Next Gene sings a series of Bacharach/David hit s, clinching fame and recognition in the U.S.A. Knowing no boundaries, Gene tours the world, achieving recognition as a singing sensation in the US, UK , and around the world. After meeting the Rolling Stones, Gene returns to US to record their composition, a hit song from the UK . Book ed for tour after tour in the UK and Australia, the MC introduces Gene as, "now for Gene Pitney and his music ." Finally, the eighth nomination of Gene to the hall of fame in 2001 provides Gene Pitney the recognition he so rightly deserves: Gene Pitney, member of the rock 'n' roll hall of fame. In 2002, Gene Pitney sings music on television to the US, UK and worldwide, as a formal member of the rock and roll hall of fame . |
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