11 Facts About Gene Chandler

Gene Chandler was born on Eugene Drake Dixon; July 6,1937 and is an American singer, songwriter, music producer, and record-label executive.

Gene Chandler is a Grammy Hall of Fame inductee and a recipient of the Rhythm and Blues Foundation's Pioneer Award.

Gene Chandler was inducted as a performer into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame on August 24,2014.

Gene Chandler attended Englewood High School on the city's South Side.

Gene Chandler began performing during the early 1950s with the Gaytones.

Gene Chandler joined the Dukays with James Lowe, Shirley Jones, Earl Edwards and Ben Broyles in 1957, soon becoming their lead singer.

Gene Chandler appeared in costume singing "Duke of Earl" in Don't Knock the Twist, a 1962 film featuring Chubby Checker.

Gene Chandler left Vee-Jay in the autumn of 1963 and recorded for Constellation Records, another Chicago company.

Gene Chandler formed a production company and two record labels: Bamboo and Mister Chand.

Gene Chandler sang on Arthur Louis's album Knocking on Heaven's Door, with Eric Clapton.

In 2016, Gene Chandler was honored in his hometown of Chicago by having a street named after him for his industry accomplishments, hit records, and his civic and philanthropic efforts for the city and its people.