Eddie Cochran - 63 years ago today

[Claretmisterg]

Eddie Cochran died on April 17th 1960 following a road accident in Chippenham, Wiltshire, at the end of his British tour. Eddie was a pioneer of guitar based rock and roll and paved the way for much of the music to follow. Cherished Memories.

[Claretmisterg]

https://youtu.be/IFH-iV7T6uA

Meant to include a link

[CleggHall]

ain’t no time for the Summertime Blues!

[Claretmisterg]

Here you go

https://youtu.be/6zytxKdGo6c

[sjb]

One of the first policemen on the scene was 16 year old cadet David Harman who was on duty at Chippenham Police Station. He was given the responsibility of looking after Cochran's belongings, including his guitar, before they were sent back to the States. Harman left the police force the following year and re-emerged as Dave Dee, accompanied by Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich.

[Buxtonclaret]

https://youtu.be/pMAQc5X-9vQ

[IanMcL]

One of the first policemen on the scene was 16 year old cadet David Harman who was on duty at Chippenham Police Station. He was given the responsibility of looking after Cochran's belongings, including his guitar, before they were sent back to the States. Harman left the police force the following year and re-emerged as Dave Dee, accompanied by Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich.

Salisbury's most famous band!

[IanMcL]

C'mon Everybody!

https://youtu.be/DCkkv89fHy0

[Clarets4me]

He was indeed, " Somethin' Else " ....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztEF33zPJTQ

[Acting Claret]

The memorial at the accident site is marvellous. 3 steps to heaven.

[Herts Clarets]

One of the first policemen on the scene was 16 year old cadet David Harman who was on duty at Chippenham Police Station. He was given the responsibility of looking after Cochran's belongings, including his guitar, before they were sent back to the States. Harman left the police force the following year and re-emerged as Dave Dee, accompanied by Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich.

What a great fact. Something i never knew and would be a great question for a pop quiz.

[DAVETHEVICAR]

Eddie Cochran one of the world’s all time greatest rock singers

[Cirrus_Minor]

One of the first policemen on the scene was 16 year old cadet David Harman who was on duty at Chippenham Police Station. He was given the responsibility of looking after Cochran's belongings, including his guitar, before they were sent back to the States. Harman left the police force the following year and re-emerged as Dave Dee, accompanied by Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich.

A young fan, Marc Feld, was allowed by Cochrane to carry his guitar to the taxi after his last performance at Hackney Empire. The young fan later had the stage name of Marc Bolan who also died in a road traffic accident.

[Vino blanco]

Not only was he a great rock n roller and guitarist, but he also wrote all his own hit songs....and there are some absolute classics. I love listening to his records.

[IanMcL]

It seemed he had some magic which rubbed off on others, too!

[IanMcL]

Weekend was my intro to Eddie Cochran, as a young lad. My mum bought some records off a friend of my sister, who constantly updated his collection to 'the latest.

https://youtu.be/woyX0WXcunQ

[sandy richardson]

Both Dave and Dee were policemen?