Posthumous Tributes
Marc Almond recorded "Backstage (I'm Lonely)" for his 2007 covers album, Stardom Road.
On 20 September 2007, a plaque to Pitney was unveiled at the town hall in his hometown of Rockville, Connecticut. Members of the family attended. The event was emceed by nationally known oldies radio DJ and Pitney friend "Wild" Wayne. The Gene Pitney Commemorative Committee established a music scholarship in Pitney's name. It is awarded annually to Rockville High School. In October 2008, an international fan convention was held in Rockville.
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“One must be a living man and a posthumous artist.”
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