Gene Chandler (R&B Singer ) was born in Chicago, Illinois, USA on a Tuesday, July 6, 1937 🎈. Gene Chandler is 87 years old. He is a Cancer ♋ and was born in the Year of the Ox 🐂.
American R&B singer and record producer best known for his soul hits like “Duke Of Earl” and “Groovy Situation.” The “Duke of Earl” charted at #1 in both the US and UK in 1962,
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| FULL NAME: | Gene Chandler |
| BIRTH DATE: | July 6, 1937 |
| BIRTHPLACE: | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| AGE: | 87 years old |
| NATIONALITY: | American |
| ETHNICITY: | Unknown |
| ZODIAC: | Cancer |
| CHINESE ZODIAC: | Ox |
About
Gene Chandler is a R&B Singer. Gene was born in the 1930s, in the middle of the Silent Generation generation. Silent Generation are individuals born between 1925 and 1945. This generation is known for Jazz, Martin Luther King, Jr., Frank Sinatra, Malcolm X, Gone With The Wind, Mickey Mouse, Andy Warhol, Clint Eastwood, Bob Dylan. The Silent Generation has experienced critical historical events, including the Korean War, The Cold War, the McCarthy Hearings, and the Space Race.
He grew up in Chicago, Illinois, where he first became involved in the music scene. Find out who is Gene Chandler dating right now.
He began performing in the early 1950s with groups like The Gaytones and The Dukays. He also served in the U.S. Army between 1957 and 1960.
DID YOU KNOW He created a character to accompany his hit song “The Duke of Earl.” He wore a cape, monocle, and top hat and carried a cane.
FACT He collaborated with Curtis Mayfield on several recordings throughout his career.
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Birthday
Currently, Gene Chandler is 87 years old. His next birthday is away. Gene will celebrate his 88th birthday on a Tuesday, July 6th. He shares a birthday with everyone who was born on July 6, 1937. Below is the countdown to his upcoming birthday.
Zodiac
Gene Chandler’s zodiac sign is Cancer. People born between the dates of June 21st and July 22nd belong to the fourth sign in the zodiac, Cancer. Cancer are known for being loyal, hyper emotional, caring, and intuitive. On the bad side, Cancers can be overly sensitive, moody, and vindictive. Taurus & Pisces are the most compatible signs for Cancers.
Famous Cancer celebrities are Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, Lionel Messi, Kevin Hart, Khloe Kardashian, Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, and King Bach. Cancer ruling planet is Moon. Astrologically, Moon represents your emotional side, your feelings, intuition and memories.
Gene Chandler was born in the Year of the Ox. People born in the Year of the Ox are honest, contemplative, observant, determined, cautious, and loyal. They can also sometimes be self-righteous, stubborn, petty, egotistical, judgmental, and overly cautious.
This year is the Year of the Dragon.
DID YOU KNOW United States life expectancy is about 78.5 years.
Gene Chandler is a 87 years old R&B Singer, born in July, in the Year of the Ox (1937), and is a Cancer. His life path number is 6. Gene’s birthstone is Ruby, and his birth flower is Larkspur. You may also check out all famous birthdays in July or specifically birthdays on July 6.
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