Eddie Cochran
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Summary
Eddie Cochran was born on October 3, 1938[1], in Albert Lea[2]. He died on April 17, 1960[3], in Bath[4]. He worked as a guitarist[5], singer[6], singer-songwriter[7], composer[8], and rock musician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,450 views/month, #5,979 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cypress[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Occupation: recording artist[14], bandleader[15]
- Educated at: Bell Gardens High School[16]
- Award received: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Genre: rock music[19], country music[20]
- Record label: Liberty Records[21], Cash Records[22], Crest Records[23], Ekko Records[24]
- Discography: Eddie Cochran discography[25]
- Commons category: Eddie Cochran[26]
- Unmarried partner: Sharon Sheeley[27]
- Cause of death: traffic collision[28]
- Family name: Cochran[29]
- Given name: Edward[30]
- Official website: http://www.eddie-cochran.info[31]
- Topic's main category: Category:Eddie Cochran[32]
- Manner of death: accidental death[33]
- Instrument: guitar[34], voice[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- Different from: Wayne Cochran[37], Hank Cochran[38]
- Start of work period: 1952[39]
- End of work period: 1960[40]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[41]
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Country: US[42]
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Began / founded: 1938-10-03[43]
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Ended / dissolved: 1960-04-17[44]
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Genre(s): rock, rockabilly[45]
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Community tags: rhythm & blues, rock, rock & roll, rockabilly[46]
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MusicBrainz ID: 17995d1c-5b3c-4ee9-98f5-105ee3b4ada1[47]
Why It Matters
Eddie Cochran has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
He has been cited as an influence by Sex Pistols[50], a rock band[51], founded in 1975[52].
FAQs
Where was Eddie Cochran born?
Eddie Cochran's place of birth was Albert Lea[2].
Where did Eddie Cochran die?
Eddie Cochran died in Bath[4].
What did Eddie Cochran do for work?
Eddie Cochran worked as a guitarist[5], singer[6], singer-songwriter[7], composer[8], and rock musician[9].
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[50].