Monday, September 20, 2021

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Class of 1987 No. 2

Eddie Cochran

Inducted by Mick Jones

(Wikipedia)


Side note - Eddie Cochran passed away in April 1960 in a car accident.  He was only 21 years old (October 3, 1938 - April 17, 1960)

Refer to Wikipedia for Eddie Cochran's career, style and influence.  

Point of interest - Eddie Cochran was self-taught in blues guitar.

- Noteworthy Mentions -

Songs later covered by such musicians as the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Van Halen, Tom Petty, Rod Stewart, the Who, the Beach Boys, the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Rush, Simple Minds, Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, U2, and so many more.  Refer to Wikipedia for the entire list of musicians covering Eddie Cochran's work.

His life may have been brief, but his legacy will last forever.

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