Once Elvis Presley came on the scene, all bets were off in the music business, and fortunes were being won and lost overnight. Eddie took to the instrument right away, and by the time he was 13 he was obsessed with the guitar and music in general. Eddie's eldest brother Bill went into the Marines, and left the adolescent boy with his Gibson guitar. His parents, Frank and Alice, were transplanted 'Okies' from Oklahoma City, and though Eddie was born and raised in Minnesota, he always considered himself an Okie, too. Ray Edward Cochran was born October 3, 1938, in the small southern Minnesota town of Albert Lea. This 'Eddie Cochran Rocks' disc truly rocks! Unlike most single-CD compilations of Eddie Cochran, this has none of the early hillbilly tracks, instrumentals or ballads. This compilation is the first of its kind, covering only Eddie's most rocking tracks as a solo performer, for a solid rock 'n' roll blast from start to finish. Who doesn't know Summertime Blues, Nervous Breakdown, Twenty Flight Rock, or any of the other great rock 'n' roll anthems that Eddie left behind?Įddie Cochran's music has been reissued extensively, from cheap budget compilations to Bear Family's lavish and exhaustive 'Somethin' Else-The Ultimate Collection' box set (BCD 15989).

Despite his short life and even shorter recording career, Eddie Cochran still casts a long shadow over almost any rocker who straps on an electric guitar. Original Presse-Info: United Artists Records GmbHĮddie Cochran needs no introduction to any true rock 'n' roll fan. Today he is still a role model for many groups and musicians and his songs are being recorded again and again, the Who were the ones who recorded his 'Summertime Blues' and in 1975 the English group Showaddywaddy was successful with his 'Three Steps to Heaven'.

He was on tour in England, trying to get to the airport in a cab. They were also his most successful hits.Įddie Cochran made his breakthrough at the end of 1958, not even two years later he died on 17. His 'Summer Time Blues' and 'C'mon everybody' are probably still the best known. Externally he resembled James Dean and his songs also had this trace of revolt and resignation that had made James Dean famous. Born on in Oklahoma, he embodies the type of the somewhat disadvantaged middle-class rocker all his life. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates.Along with Buddy Holly, he is one of the legendary figures of rock'n'roll. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Year should not be greater than current year Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Sorry! There are no volunteers for this cemetery. GREAT NEWS! There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos You may not upload any more photos to this memorial Cochran had several other hits during his brief career: 'C'mon Everybody,' 'Somethin' Else,' 'My Way,' 'Weekend' and 'Nervous Breakdown.' He was inducted into the Rock and Hall of Fame in 1987. His confident guitar playing impressed such rockers as the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. In 1956 he appeared in the musical comedy film, 'The Girl Can't Help It.' In 1957, he starred in 'Untamed Youth' and performed his first hit, 'Sittin' in the Balcony.' His most famous song 'Summertime Blues' was an important influence in the late 1950s. Popular Rockabilly guitarist, singer and songwriter.

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