As per our current Database, Gene Austin has been died on Jan 24, 1972 (age 71).
When Gene Austin die, Gene Austin was 71 years old.
| Popular As | Gene Austin |
| Occupation | Pop Singer |
| Age | 71 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Born | June 24, 1900 (Gainesville, TX) |
| Birthday | June 24 |
| Town/City | Gainesville, TX |
| Nationality | TX |
Gene Austin’s zodiac sign is Cancer. According to astrologers, the sign of Cancer belongs to the element of Water, just like Scorpio and Pisces. Guided by emotion and their heart, they could have a hard time blending into the world around them. Being ruled by the Moon, phases of the lunar cycle deepen their internal mysteries and create fleeting emotional patterns that are beyond their control. As children, they don't have enough coping and defensive mechanisms for the outer world, and have to be approached with care and understanding, for that is what they give in return.
Gene Austin was born in the Year of the Rat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.
Singer and Songwriter who pioneered the crooning style popularized by Frank Sinatra and whose song "The Lonesome Road" became a standard.
He grew up learning piano, guitar, and singing in the church choir near Shreveport, Louisiana.
After obtaining an audition with the Victor Record Company, he impressed Nat Shilkret, the musical Director, that he published Austin's music.
He was born Lemeul Eugene Lucas in Gainesville, Texas, just north of Dallas, borrowing his stage name from his stepfather, Jim Austin.
When asked how he came up with the crooning style, he reportedly said he was trying to imagine how Al Jolson's mother used to croon to him.
