Gene Andrusco (April 6, 1961 – March 20, 2000), better known as Gene Eugene, was a Canadian-born actor, record producer, engineer, composer, and musician.[2] Andrusco was best known as the leader of the alternative rock band Adam Again,[3] a member of The Swirling Eddies (credited as Prickly Disco), and as a founding member of the supergroup Lost Dogs.[4]
Gene Eugene | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Gene Andrusco |
| Born | April 6, 1961 Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada[1] |
| Died | March 20, 2000 (aged 38) Huntington Beach, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock, alternative rock, funk rock |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer, singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, keyboards |
| Years active | 1982–2000 |
| Website | adamagain |
Prior to his music career, Eugene was a child actor including one role as "Young Darrin Stephens" in a 1971 episode of Bewitched ("Out of the Mouths of Babes"). On top of his own musical projects, Eugene was a sought-after record producer producing hundreds of albums for other contemporary Christian artists ranging from Crystal Lewis to The Prayer Chain to Starflyer 59. Eugene was married to musician and fellow Adam Again band member, Riki Michele until they divorced in 1994. Eugene was found dead in his studio on March 20, 2000 as a result of an undiagnosed brain aneurism.[5]
References
edit- ^ McIntosh, Dan (March 25, 2000). "Gene Eugene's Funeral". DanielAmos.com. Retrieved 2007-01-27.
- ^ "The Cross Rhythms Website is off line for maintenance".
- ^ "Gene Eugene Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic.
- ^ "Gene Eugene Albums and Discography". AllMusic.
- ^ Powell, Mark Allan (2002). Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music (First ed.). Peabody: Hendrickson Publishers Inc. pp. 22–23. ISBN 1-56563-679-1.
External links
edit- Official website
- Gene Eugene at IMDb
- Gene Eugene discography at MusicBrainz