Gene Maltais
American musician, singer and songwriter (born 1933)
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Gene Maltais (born May 21, 1933) is an American musician, singer and songwriter.
Gene Maltais | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 21, 1933 Concord, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Genres | Rockabilly |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 1956-1994 |
Life and career
Maltais was born in Concord, New Hampshire on May 21, 1933.[1][2]
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
USA 45 RPM
- 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
- 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
- The Raging Sea/ Gang War - Maltais 100 - 19?? (Europe/UK)[1]
Compact disc
- Gangwar, Hydra Records BCK 27118, 2003[5]