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{{Short description|Canadian actor, musician, songwriter, record producer and audio engineer}}

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'''Gene "Eugene" Andrusco''' (], ] - ], ]) was a ] born ], ], ], ] and ]. Andrusco was best known as the leader of the ]/] ], a member of ] (credited as '''Prickly Disco''') and as a founding member of the ] ] ]. '''Gene Andrusco''' (April 6, 1961 – March 20, 2000), better known as '''Gene Eugene''', was a ]-born actor, record producer, engineer, composer, and musician.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/articles/news/Gene_Eugene_Dies/29855/p1/ | title=The Cross Rhythms Website is off line for maintenance }}</ref> Andrusco was best known as the leader of the ] band ],<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/gene-eugene-mn0000161118/biography | title=Gene Eugene Biography, Songs, & Albums | website=] }}</ref> a member of ] (credited as Prickly Disco), and as a founding member of the ] ].<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/gene-eugene-mn0000161118/discography | title=Gene Eugene Albums and Discography | website=] }}</ref>


Prior to his music career, Eugene was a child actor including one role as "Young ]" in a 1971 episode of '']'' ("Out of the Mouths of Babes"). On top of his own musical projects, Eugene was a record producer producing albums for other contemporary ] artists ranging from ] to ] to ]. Eugene was married to musician and fellow Adam Again band member, ] until they divorced in 1994. Eugene was found dead in his studio on March 20, 2000 as a result of an undiagnosed brain aneurism.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Powell |first1=Mark Allan |title=Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music |date=2002 |publisher=Hendrickson Publishers Inc. |location=Peabody |isbn=1-56563-679-1 |pages=22–23 |edition=First}}</ref>
==Acting==


⚫ == References ==
Andrusco was a ] who appeared in such programs as '']'' (where he played young "Darrin Stevens"), ''The Screaming Woman'' (TV Movie), ''] Gets Married'' (TV Movie), '']'', '']'' and '']''. Eugene was also a ], lending his voice to several animated series, including '']'', '']'' and '']'' (1972-1974). (Ironically, he is quoted in the liner notes to the ]/]/] compilation ''Miracle Faith Telethon'' as saying, "Sorry guys, I don't do voices.")

==Music==

Many years later, Gene would form a funk/rock band called ] and become the owner of ] recording studios in ], ]. Gene recorded and produced hundreds of albums at ] including albums by the Aunt Bettys, ], ], ], ], ], ], and others.

In ], Eugene, ] and another investor formed ] (B.A.I.), which became an important label in the development of the West Coast alternative music scene. Though the ] focused primarily on modern rock artists, B.A.I also released significant contributions from early rap and hip-hop artists like Dynamic Twins and Freedom of Soul. It was also at this time that Eugene discovered future ] artist Anointed and went on to produce their first few albums.

In ], Eugene joined the ] ], where he was known as "Prickly Disco". The following year, Gene, along with ], ], and ], formed the alt-country ], the ]. Some of his most innovative work was with soul/R&B pioneer on the albums <i>Love Education</i> and <i>Jesus Loves Ya</i> which is featured in

Gene Andrusco died in his sleep on ], ] in his studio. Friends said that Eugene hadn't been feeling well in recent weeks and complained of headaches the day before his death. Eugene divorced singer ] in ], but the two remained close until the time of his death.

==Influence and Tributes==

* In July of ], several artists joined together with Eugene's old band ], to pay tribute to the artist at the ] in ]. Performers including ]'s ] and ], ]' ], Mike Knott, ] and others performed over two hours of Eugene's music. The show was recorded and released as a 2 CD set the following year.

* Also in 2000, The Choir recorded "Hey Gene," a song written about their friend, for their '']'' album.

* In 2001, ] released their 2 CD album, '']'', which included a song written about Eugene entitled "Flash In Your Eyes."

* Also in 2001, ] released a tribute album called '']'', which featured artists like ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ].
* In ], the rock band ] recorded one of Eugene's songs, entitled "Dig", for their ''Furthermore - From The Studio: From The Stage'' album,

* Also, in 2002, singer-songwriter and session-musician ] (]) recorded Eugene's song "Jimmy", originally featured at ] second album '']'', for his 7" entitled ''Buildings in America''.

* "Jimmy" was also recorded by Jesse Sprinkle (]) on his 2006 solo release ''The Corner of an Unlit World'' (Blind Record).

* In 2004, for the 20th anniversary of the ], a DVD was released entitled ''20 Years and Counting'', which includes a tribute to several artists that regularly performed at Cornerstone and had recently died, including Eugene, ], ] and ].

* In 2005, ] released their DVD documentary, '']''. The video, shot mostly in Eugene's Green Room studio during the recording of the band's ''Mr. Buechner's Dream'' CD, includes a tribute to the late friend and engineer. Archive footage of Eugene in the studio is also shown.

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==External links== == External links ==
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Latest revision as of 20:34, 25 November 2024

Canadian actor, musician, songwriter, record producer and audio engineer
Gene Eugene
Birth nameGene Andrusco
Born(1961-04-06)April 6, 1961
Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada
Died(2000-03-20)March 20, 2000 (aged 38)
Huntington Beach, California, U.S.
GenresRock, alternative rock, funk rock
Occupation(s)Record producer, singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, keyboards
Years active1982–2000
Websiteadamagain.com
Musical artist

Gene Andrusco (April 6, 1961 – March 20, 2000), better known as Gene Eugene, was a Canadian-born actor, record producer, engineer, composer, and musician. Andrusco was best known as the leader of the alternative rock band Adam Again, a member of The Swirling Eddies (credited as Prickly Disco), and as a founding member of the supergroup Lost Dogs.

Prior to his music career, Eugene was a child actor including one role as "Young Darrin Stephens" in a 1971 episode of Bewitched ("Out of the Mouths of Babes"). On top of his own musical projects, Eugene was a record producer producing albums for other contemporary Christian artists ranging from Crystal Lewis to The Prayer Chain to Starflyer 59. Eugene was married to musician and fellow Adam Again band member, Riki Michele until they divorced in 1994. Eugene was found dead in his studio on March 20, 2000 as a result of an undiagnosed brain aneurism.

References

  1. McIntosh, Dan (March 25, 2000). "Gene Eugene's Funeral". DanielAmos.com. Retrieved 2007-01-27.
  2. "The Cross Rhythms Website is off line for maintenance".
  3. "Gene Eugene Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic.
  4. "Gene Eugene Albums and Discography". AllMusic.
  5. Powell, Mark Allan (2002). Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music (First ed.). Peabody: Hendrickson Publishers Inc. pp. 22–23. ISBN 1-56563-679-1.

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