Gene Stuart
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Gene Stuart performing in 2012
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| Background information | |
| Born | 1944 County Tyrone, Ireland |
| Died | 11 February 2016 (aged 72) |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | vocals |
| Years active | 1969–2016 |
| Associated acts | The Mighty Avons, The Homesteaders, Larry Cunningham |
| Website | genestuart |
Eugene Stewart (1944 - 11 February 2016) known professionally as Gene Stuart, was an Irish country music singer, born in County Tyrone, in Northern Ireland.
Stuart's first found success when Larry Cunningham left the Mighty Avons showband in 1969, after auditioning he landed the role of lead singer. After charting in Ireland on many occasions he later left the Mighty Avons in 1974 to form his own Band - The Homesteaders. Prior to finding fame, Stuart worked as a brick-layer and as a photographer with the Dungannon Observer newspaper.
Stuart charted with many cover versions of US country hits as well as some more traditional Irish songs.
(Note There were very many more singles and LP's pre ITunes etc, this section will be constantly improved when references to same can be found)
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