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American singer (1900–1972)

Person · Open Library

Born
1900
Died
1972
Works
5

Top works

  • Gene Austin's ol' buddy
  • Green country
  • Homeowner's handy "do-it" manual
  • How to buy, maintain, and sell your home
  • The secret brand

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Total plays
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Gene Austin (June 24, 1900 - January 24, 1972) was an American singer and songwriter who is considered to have been the first "crooner". Austin was born as Lemeul Eugene Lucas in Gainesville, Texas (north of Dallas), to Nova Lucas (died 1943) and the former Serena Belle Harrell (died 1956). He took the name "Gene Austin" from his stepfather, Jim Austin, a blacksmith. Austin grew up in Minden, the seat of Webster Parish in northwestern Louisiana, located east of Shreveport. <a href="https://www.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Eugene
Family name
Lucas
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Gainesville
Place of death
Palm Springs
Occupation
composer
Languages spoken
English language
Native language
English language
Instrument
voice
Conflict
World War I
Image
Gene Austin 01.jpg
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Commons category
Gene Austin
cause of death
lung cancer
date of birth
1900-06-24
date of death
1972-01-24
manner of death
natural causes
birth name
Lemeul Eugene Lucas
pseudonym
Gene Austin
writing language
English language
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