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On October 4th, 2008 Russ's Time Rock and Roll Diner in cooperation with the Gene Pitney Commemorative Committee sponsored a Gene Pitney International Fan Convention and Tribute Show in Rockville, CT. USA where Gene grew up.  This is the City from where he came to be called by the name "The Rockville Rocket". The proceeds went to the "Gene Pitney Music Scholarship" at Rockville High School in Rockville, CT.

The Convention and Show were held at the Kosciusko Club
1 Vernon Avenue
Rockville, CT

Gene performed here 50 years ago when he was just getting started. Who would have  predicted that he would become an International Star and member of the "Rock and Roll Hall OF Fame"

Fans and friends from the UK, Scotland, Wales, Australia and Canada attended along with those from all over the US including Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, South Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and all over Connecticut.

We would like to thank everyone who attended this successful event.  Thank You for the cards, letters and e-mails telling us how much you enjoyed this weekend.  Because of all of you the Scholarship has grown  immensely.  Again Thank You very much.

Russ, Sandi & Corrine

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Opening Act

"From New York"

Shades Of Soul

Shade of Soul Started the evening of with their smooth blend of voices thrilling the audience with one song after another. They had them dancing, clapping and singing along through their whole set. 

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Tony Lee's Tribute Show

Tony Lee is an entertainer and fan of Gene Pitney from the UK.

On October 18, 2007 Tony did a tribute show in the UK  and donated  the proceeds, over $3000.00 to the Gene Pitney Music Scholarship Fund.  Now he is taking his tribute show International  and coming to Rockville, CT USA.  Thank you Tony.  The Scholarship grows because of your kindness and generosity!!!

What can we say about Tony but WOW!!!!!

From the first note to his last it was pure Magic! Tony touched everyone's memories.  There was laughter and tears everywhere as Tony performed Gene's songs

Tony you were Excellent!!!

r

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                                               24 hrs from Tulsa          Sound Clip from Tony Lee's Tribute

  Oceans away                  Sound Clip From Tony Lee's Tribute

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Sunday

Rockville/Vernon Bicentenial Parade

The GPCC had a fantastic float in the Parade.  The past was remembered with the marquee from the Palace Theater where Gene started his career.  Tony and 2 members of Gene's first band "The Genials" were also on the float.

The float seemed to be a hit all along the parade route.

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