R.I.P. Eddie Cochran
Eddie Cochran was an American musician, singer, and songwriter who was born in Albert Lea, Minnesota on October 3rd 1938. His most famous songs include “Summertime Blues”, “Somethin’ Else”, and today’s song choice. In 1987, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
On this very day, April 17th 1960, Ray Edward Cochran died in a tragic car accident (at just 21 years of age). In memory of his passing, exactly 64 years ago today, I’ve chosen an up-tempo rock & roll classic that was ranked as one of the 500 Greatest Songs of All-Time (by Rolling Stone magazine). If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free to use the provided link. Released as a single in 1958, here’s the late EDDIE COCHRAN, with “C’MON EVERYBODY”….