Détails

ARC-1257

collection

Eddie Cochran Photographs

1944-1959, undated

0.07 (Linear feet)

Although Eddie Cochran was only 21 when he died, he left his mark as a rock and roll pioneer. He epitomized the sound and style of the 1950s rebel rocker and was an innovative and highly influential guitarist. He was also proficient on piano, bass, and drums. His short career, spanning only 6 years, produced many hit singles, including "Summertime Blues," "C'mon Everybody," "Twenty Flight Rock," "Something Else," and "Nervous Breakdown." These singles inspired many major artists; the first song Paul McCartney and John Lennon ever played together was "Twenty Flight Rock." Other artists that have covered his songs include the Who, the Sex Pistols, Jimi Hendrix, and the Clash. Cochran only released one album during his lifetime, which was tragically cut short when he was killed in a traffic accident. Artist Gene Vincent and songwriter Sharon Sheeley, who was Cochran's fiancé, were also injured in the accident.

The Eddie Cochran Photographs are dated 1944 to1959 and contain undated images. The collection consists of nine photographs of Eddie Cochran and include promotional photographs as well as photographs of Cochran with fans and celebrating his 21st birthday.

: The Eddie Cochran Photographs were received by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a loan from Pat Hickey, Ed Julson, Terri Kennedy, Robin Kennedy, and Bill Cochran in 1996. The loan was transferred to a gift to the Rock Hall on July 22, 2019.

: [Identification of Item], Eddie Cochran Photographs, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

: Materials are in English.

: Processed by Crystal Matjasic, Technical Services Archivist. Completed June 24, 2022. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.

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