Ray Edward "Eddie" Cochran (October 3, 1938 - April 17, 1960) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. With a charismatic voice that could switch effortlessly between smooth ballads and raucous
rockabilly, Cochran epitomized the rebellious '
50s rocker. Although killed in a tragic accident at the age of 21, the influence of his brief career, and life, was immeasurable, having inspired many of the greatest artists of the '
60s. Cochran's distinctively rough, bass-driven singles (such as "
C'mon Everybody", "
Somethin' Else"…
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