Gene Redd

Do NOT confuse with his son Gene Redd Jr. often credited as "Gene Redd" only and mostly active in the New York soul scene of the 60s.

Gene Redd, Sr. was a bandleader, songwriter and A&R man at King Records (3) / King Records (3) active in Ohio. In 1950, he joined Earl Bostic and his Orchestra playing the vibraphone and trumpet. Father of Sharon Redd, Gene Redd Jr. and Penny Ford (her mother is Carol Ford). Owner of King Records (3) (Ohio) and often associated with the publisher King Records (3) / King Records (3) / King Records (3). Mostly known for co-writing "Please Come Home For Christmas".
NOTE: credited as "Gene Redd, Jr." on one Vogue release.

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