It was a long tour with a punishing schedule, and the British winter was not something that California-resident Cochran was used to. These included at various times along the tour - Billy Fury, Joe Brown, Georgie Fame, Vince Eager and Johnny Gentle. It was promoted by top pop impresario Larry Parnes and the support acts and musicians were all young UK rock'n'rollers that Parnes had under contract. Two of which - 'Summertime Blues' and 'C'mon Everybody', had been huge hits and today - nearly 50 years on - are regarded as classics of the genre.Įddie had arrived in the UK on 10th January 1960, to join a UK tour with Gene Vincent which had already been on the road since before Christmas. Often described as 'James Dean with a guitar', Eddie Cochran had everything going for him.Ī young, good-looking guy, a hugely talented musician, who as well playing stunning guitar, could also handle bass and drums and most unusually for those times, also wrote his own songs.
Not one, but two genuine American rock'n'roll stars, criss-crossing the UK and even making TV and radio appearances!īy then, the first flush of raw rock'n'roll was long gone, so the sight and sound of Gene and Eddie was an antidote to the blandness of much pop music at that time. They were nothing short of a revelation… Eddie in particular.
Martin's Hospital in Bath, came as a result of injuries sustained in a car crash just outside Chippenham, late the night before.Įddie and his great friend Gene Vincent had been touring the UK since mid-January, on a package tour that had created a sensation amongst UK rock n roll fans. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates.American rock'n'roll star Eddie Cochran died during the afternoon of Easter Sunday 17th April 1960. 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.