Gene Pitney

USA, 1959–2006

American singer and Brill Building songwriter (1940-2006) with a high, forceful tenor, heard on '24 Hours from Tulsa' and 'Town Without Pity'.

MusicRoots documents 3 artists who influenced Gene Pitney and 0 artists Gene Pitney influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Gene Pitney?

• Clyde McPhatter — Pitney was particularly influenced by R&B/soul pioneer Clyde McPhatter — the emotive tenor behind his soaring pop voice.
• Elvis Presley — Elvis was among Pitney's rock'n'roll influences as he came up in the late '50s.
• Buddy Holly — Buddy Holly's melodic rock'n'roll was another of Pitney's stated influences.