Glossary entry for
Chandler, Gene
Gene Chandler (b.1937) is an American soul singer, recalled for the gauche
but irresistible 1962 U.S. number 1, "Duke of Earl". The Curtis Mayfield
penned "Just Be True" (1964) and "Nothing Can Stop Me" (1965) were US Top 20
singles. Chandler's career was revitalized during the disco boom with his
international hit "Get Down". He appeared in the movie "Don't Knock the
Twist" (1962).
Contributed by Alan Pert, Sydney, Australia
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