For the KISS performer and actor, see Gene Simmons.
Jumpin' Gene Simmons (July 10 1933, Tupelo, Mississippi - August 29 2006, Tupelo, Mississippi) was an American rockabilly singer and songwriter. Simmons began his recording career with Sun Records in 1958 ([1]). He performed as an opening act for Elvis Presley ([2]). He had his biggest success with Hi Records in 1964 with the #11 Billboard chart hit, "Haunted House", which was later covered by the Compton Brothers, Jerry Lee Lewis and Hasil Adkins. His song "Peroxide Blonde in a Hopped Up Model Ford", was covered by Brian Setzer. His last opus was "Indian Outlaw", which he co-wrote, and which became a 1994 hit for Tim McGraw.
Discography
- 1987 Goin' Back to Memphis
- 1998 706 Union Ave. And Beyond
