Eddie Cochran

Summary

Eddie Cochran is a human^[1]. Born in Albert Lea^[2], he… he was born on October 3, 1938^[3]. He passed away in Bath^[4]. He died on April 17, 1960^[5]. He worked as a guitarist^[6], singer^[7], singer-songwriter^[8], composer^[9], and rock musician^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,486 views/month, #5,979 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Albert Lea^[2], Eddie Cochran…
• Eddie Cochran passed away in Bath^[4].
• Eddie Cochran was born on October 3, 1938^[3].
• Eddie Cochran died on April 17, 1960^[5].
• Burial took place at Cypress^[12].
• Eddie Cochran held citizenship in United States^[13].
• English was Eddie Cochran's native language^[14].
• Eddie Cochran's professions included guitarist^[6].
• Eddie Cochran worked as a singer^[7].
• Eddie Cochran's professions included singer-songwriter^[8].
• Eddie Cochran worked as a composer^[9].
• Eddie Cochran worked as a rock musician^[10].
• Eddie Cochran worked as a recording artist^[15].
• Eddie Cochran's education included a stint at Bell Gardens High School^[16].
• Eddie Cochran received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[17].
• Eddie Cochran is recorded as male^[18].
• Eddie Cochran's instance of is recorded as human^[19].
• Eddie Cochran's genre is rock music^[20].
• Eddie Cochran's genre is country music^[21].
• Eddie Cochran's record label is recorded as Liberty Records^[22].
• Eddie Cochran's record label is recorded as Cash Records^[23].
• Eddie Cochran's record label is recorded as Crest Records^[24].
• Eddie Cochran's record label is recorded as Ekko Records^[25].
• Eddie Cochran's discography is recorded as Eddie Cochran discography^[26].
• Eddie Cochran's Commons category is recorded as Eddie Cochran^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: US^[29]

• Began / founded: 1938-10-03^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1960-04-17^[31]

• Genre(s): rock, rockabilly^[32]

• Community tags: rhythm & blues, rock, rock & roll, rockabilly^[33]

• MusicBrainz ID: 17995d1c-5b3c-4ee9-98f5-105ee3b4ada1^[34]

Body

Origins and Family

Eddie Cochran was born in Albert Lea^[2]. He was born on October 3, 1938^[3]. English was his native language^[14].

Education

Eddie Cochran was educated at Bell Gardens High School^[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include guitarist^[6], singer^[7], singer-songwriter^[8], composer^[9], rock musician^[10], and recording artist^[15].

Recognition

Eddie Cochran received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[17].

Death and Burial

Eddie Cochran died on April 17, 1960^[5]. He died in Bath^[4]. The cause of death was traffic collision^[35]. He is buried at Cypress^[12].

Why It Matters

Eddie Cochran ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,486 views/month, #5,979 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[36] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[37]

He has been cited as an influence by Sex Pistols^[38], a rock band^[39], founded in 1975^[40].

FAQs

Where was Eddie Cochran born?

Eddie Cochran's place of birth was Albert Lea^[2].

Where did Eddie Cochran die?

Eddie Cochran passed away in Bath^[4].

What did Eddie Cochran do for work?

Eddie Cochran worked as guitarist^[6], singer^[7], singer-songwriter^[8], composer^[9], and rock musician^[10].

Where did Eddie Cochran go to school?

Eddie Cochran was educated at Bell Gardens High School^[16].

What awards did Eddie Cochran receive?

Honors received include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[17].

Who did Eddie Cochran influence?

Eddie Cochran has been cited as an influence by Sex Pistols^[38].