Gene Maltais | |
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Born |
Concord, New Hampshire, United States |
May 21, 1933
Genres | Rockabilly |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Years active | 1950s-1990s |
Gene Maltais is an American musician, singer and songwriter.
He was born in Concord, New Hampshire, on May 21, 1933.
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.
Prior to 1958, he met Tony Hilder who introduced him to Aladdin Records. Matlais wrote songs for recording artists including John & Jacky. Two songs of his they recorded were "The Raging Sea" and "Little Girl".
Among the artists that have covered his compositions in later years are Tex-Mex band Los Fabulocos, who recorded his composition "Crazy Baby".