Here are some more stories and or pictures about Gene. As we get more, we will add them here. Did you know Gene and have a good story to add? Please send your story to downthelineine@gmail.com. Are you a fan that was touched by Gene’s music or life? Place a comment at the bottom of the page.
Newspaper Clippings From High School
These were sent to us by Gene’s Mom:
- Gene elected Freshman of the Month (February 10, 1975)
- Gene Attends State Conference (June 1977)
- Student Body President Gene Greets Students (November 10, 1977)
- Gene Eugene, Pomona School Board’s Student Representative (May 1, 1978)
- More Coming Soon
Other Images:
- Gene With His Father in 1962 (sent in by Jeff Elbel)
- Newspaper clipping about Gene’s Death (sent in by Jeff Elbel)
- Gene in the Studio 1 (sent in by Todd Zeller)
- Gene in the Studio 2 (sent in by Todd Zeller)
- Gene in the Studio 3 (sent in by Todd Zeller)
My favorite Gene memory (besides all the great music!) is when the Lost Dogs played my church in the 90’s. Mike Roe played acoustic guitar while Gene sang “Jimmy”. Gene introduced the song by talking about the real Jimmy, and how he had just passed away. While Gene sang, tears streamed down his face. It was one of the most poignant moments I have ever witnessed in my life. I will never forget it…
Thanks for putting this together. I’ve always wanted to have Gene’s job: producing and engineering music, and having a band on the side. He probably had a hand in more of the music I listen to than any other single person, and more music was recorded at the infamous Green Room than any other single location. Now that I think about it, hearing about Gene may have been one of the primary reasons that I developed a desire to be a producer.
After he passed away, I decided to make a compilation to showcase his amazing organ/keys playing skills. While that was perhaps one thing he was less known for, I think it was one of his best talents. There was probably more than once that I would be listening to a recording which I didn’t associate with Gene, but I’d hear an organ playing and think, “That sounds like Gene.” When I’d look in the credits, sure enough it was!