Musician. He gained fame as a popular Rockabilly singer, songwriter, and actor, as well as a drummer, guitarist, and pianist. Born Ray Edward Cochran, he appeared in three films during his career. In 1956, he appeared in the musical comedy film, "The Girl Can't Help It." In 1957, he appeared in "Untamed Youth" and performed his first hit, "Sittin' in the Balcony." In 1959, he appeared in "Go, Johnny, Go," singing "Teenaged Heaven." His most famous song, "Summertime Blues," was co-written and recorded by him and reached #8 on the Billboard Charts. His confident guitar playing impressed such rockers as the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Cochran had several other recordings during his brief career: "C'mon Everybody," "Somethin' Else," "My Way," "Weekend," and "Nervous Breakdown," but none reached the top 20 American Billboard hits. After being a passenger in a taxi that was involved in a one-vehicular high-speed traffic accident, he died within 24 hours from the injuries received from being ejected from the taxi. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.
Musician. He gained fame as a popular Rockabilly singer, songwriter, and actor, as well as a drummer, guitarist, and pianist. Born Ray Edward Cochran, he appeared in three films during his career. In 1956, he appeared in the musical comedy film, "The Girl Can't Help It." In 1957, he appeared in "Untamed Youth" and performed his first hit, "Sittin' in the Balcony." In 1959, he appeared in "Go, Johnny, Go," singing "Teenaged Heaven." His most famous song, "Summertime Blues," was co-written and recorded by him and reached #8 on the Billboard Charts. His confident guitar playing impressed such rockers as the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Cochran had several other recordings during his brief career: "C'mon Everybody," "Somethin' Else," "My Way," "Weekend," and "Nervous Breakdown," but none reached the top 20 American Billboard hits. After being a passenger in a taxi that was involved in a one-vehicular high-speed traffic accident, he died within 24 hours from the injuries received from being ejected from the taxi. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.
Bio by: Linda Davis
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EDWARD R. COCHRAN
1938 - 1960
"If mere word can console us for the loss of our beloved Eddie then our love for him was a false love."
A Tribute To Our Beloved Eddie Cochran
Heavenly music filled the air That very tragic day Something seemed to be missing tho
So I heard the creator say: "We need a master guitarist and singer. I know of but one alone. His name is Eddie Cochran. I think I'll call him home."
"I know the folks on earth won't mind For they will understand That the Lord loves perfection. Now we'll have a perfect band."
So as we go through life; now we now That perfection is our goal And we strive for this. So when we are called We'll feel free to go.
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