This boy was the absolutely music genius of the
last 100 years and ge tragically died with only 
21... this makes me feel guilty of even being
alive. Anyway, I will live to enjoy his records
till my last hour

Loving this......regular visitor to Chippenham 
and slow down when ever i drive through the 
crash site.....always remembering a great 
star......fellow fans feel free to get in touch

still sounds good after all these years.

Thanks for some interesting reading, rock on!

Congratulations On A Great Site.
Lots Of Hard Work Must Have Gone Into It.
What A Fantastic Way To Remember A True Star.
Thanx & Keep On Rockin'
Tel

Eddie was the authentic voice and sound of rock n roll. So much 
talent, so much musical integrity. For me, no one else comes 
close. Neither he nor his music will ever be forgotten. 

It's hard to believe that Eddie Cochran had so 
much on the ball at such an early age. I think 
Guybo's bass lines in Something Else and C'mon 
Everybody were really ahead of their time and 
show how much Eddie's music would influence 
future rockers. I occasionally run into Charlie 
Gracie who use to have Eddie over for dinner 
when he was in Philly. 

to me eddie was just pure magic,it was a great 
shame we lost eddie at such a young age,i do 
think myself if eddie was still alive today, he 
would still be singing, ive been a eddie fan 
now for 25 years and his music seems to get 
better as years go by, thanks eddie for all tho 
great songs, keep rockin above with elvis,buddy 
and gene and i hope one day, when my time is up 
i will see this great rock n roll band for 
myself, bye bye for now.......

Hi guys, I came here to see if I could find the recording date for 
My Way because the CD I have it on lists it as 1963.  Thanks for 
the help.

What a great Rock & Roller,one of the best.
             Des in England

Thank you for not letting us forget the talent
that was and is Eddie Cochran.

what an all time great musician, his music 
demands to be recognised' alongside his friend 
buddy holly' innovators and INSTIGATORS of rock 
n roll. His guitar {gretch 335??} was given 
back to his mum, kept in a glass case 
by 'scooter'. Something Else ' is the single 
greatest rock n roll song of all time, cars and 
girls and a rocking little riff, what more 
could you ask for!!

Eddie Cochran is a true legend ;)

by the way,  that 'Cochran Corner' on your
Cochran links offers lots of  links to illegal
downloads.  Every Cochran disk ever made, just
for free... I do not believe that something like
that should be the best way to honour  a
fantastic musician. That is a shame! Please check
out that
 

Wonderful to think about and remember Eddie and 
his people.

just to say my little girl who is nearly 3 
years of age loves eddies music as well, her 
name is hannah marie obrien,together we will 
keep eddies name and music going forever

eddie was the best.and always will be till the 
end of time.keep on rockin eddie. dont let the 
strings rattle folks take 5 ........

The new hardcover "Summertime Blues" by Sharon 
Sheeley will hit the bookstores on June 30, 
2010.

As a young 15yr old it was quite an experience 
to venture into the the city and get an 
opportunity  to see the big named stars of the 
time, and as it was I went to see Eddie  and 
Gene  at  the  Empire Theatre in Glasgow in 
February 1960.I still have  a signed  photo of 
him  and could not believe on hearing of this 
dreadful accident that he was gone...once a 
week jam sessions  and "Summertime Blues" is 
high on  the list....memories....many..but he 
was "Somethin Else"

A big thanks to everyone who attended the annual
EDDIE COCHRAN TRIBUTE NIGHT at the ACE CAFE on
the 50th anniversary of EDDIES passing, you made
it a memorable night and the live music from THE
RHYTHM ACES was fantastic, we played EDDIE music
all night and we are always amazed at the
knowledge of the fans on the life and music of
EDDIE, a big thanks to TONY BARRETT and his
lovely wife for attending, also for his kind
words on the tribute night, EDDIE IS AND WILL
ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS, GOD BLESS YOU EDDIE AND
THANKYOU, dave and mark flattop

Eddie was amazing!!!! He is truly one of the
greats! I am proud to be 19 and loving Eddie!
Amazing website, I have not seen a better one!!!!

ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT site for an absolutely 
excellent rocker! THANK-YOU very much for ALL 
your efforts!

Great site for remembering Eddie Cochran. Thanks
for making this possible for all of us to visit
and remember Eddie.

i lived a few yards from where he died i was 8 dad covered eddy 
in his old army coat to keep him warm mum gave coats out to 
keep the others warm just after it happened all the street lights 
went out 
he has been a great influence on my life and the music he played

Rest in Peace Eddie, your music will live on!!

Eddie will live forever
His music and style is as fresh today as it was 
before I was born 50 yrs ago

there are three steps to heaven , but eddie 
will be sat on the rock,n roll throne forever
     listening now and forever , eddie will 
never die , hes in your rock,nroll hearts

Besides the tragic, today is a happy day because
Eddie Cochran stood the test of time. This
weekend  he is really   well remembered and
tributed everywhere all over the world. Tomorrow
may be we feel upset again, but today is a date
to celebrate! Never to be forgotten Eddie, we
won't ever forget YOU!!

Thank you for all the music over the years -
still listening.

50 years or 500 years - does'nt matter - Eddie 
will always be the King of Rock 'N' Roll. God 
Bless you Eddie......C'Mon Everybody

50 years gone, but music lives on.

Thinkin´ about you today, Eddie. 50 years later, 
we still forget to remember to forget you.

...
We'll keep the memory alive
...
With respect
...
Cheers to all Eddie's fans

Can't believe that tomorrow it will be 50 years ago.
Eddie's music is with me, always.

Congratulations on the great site.  Eddie was 
responsible for several of the best rock hits 
of the 50s, so it's great that you have taken 
time out to make some noise about him. :-)

Great site.  I love his music but still prefer 
Cliff Richard's Twenty Flite Rock better.  

I visited the memorial at Chippenham and 

remembered Eddie. 

I play guitar and sing . Also work in a hospital.

I do a rockabilly/country radio show 
called "Americana Garage" on community radio 
WRFG 89.3 FM in Atlanta, GA USA. It's on 
alternating Fridays 8-10 PM EST www.wrfg.org On 
April 9 0r 23 I'll be doing a show in tribute 
to Eddie featuring his music and famous covers. 
Listen in!

I have the 1958 Fender P bass that was supposedly
Eddie's Bass players , anyone with pictures or
information it would be greatly appreciated, Greg.

Just to say his music was great my partner Denny 
was from that era he was in a band called the 
Strollers that toured Germany they were from 
Aberdeen, he also passed away last October we 
played on his playlist 3 steps to heaven he 
loved that song and Eddies music Denny also was 
a gifted guitarist well thaey have all the 
greats there till we meet again xx

Eddie,you are my all time rock & roll ledgend.  
I grew up in the R&R revival period in the late 
70's but from the fist time I heard your 
original tracks, it was you who was the star.  
Miss you always, especially this year

My Dad bought me up on Eddie & Buddy Holly, 
will be raising a glass or two next month.
Thank you for the great music

Eddie, you're always in my heard...you really 
one of the greatest rock'n roller. I know, we'll 
see in heaven an then we'll make the biggest 
Party ever, with all the other guys.

See you, good boy!!!

what can one say about Eddie Cochran? only that
he missed very much by family and his fans miss
him too however he will never be forgotten his
music will be never forgotten. why are the good
and young taken so early.

I was born in 58 but i love his music god bless
you Eddie Rock On.

 I have a question does anyone know who has his
guitar?

One of the best in his time will sadly be 
missed by us all.

One of the best in his time will sadly be 
missed by us all.

50 years anniversary in april lets get ready to 
honour the man.

My first gig (show in those days), at The Globe 
Theatre, Stockton on Tees, a few months before 
he died on my 14th birthday.  We met Eddie and 
Gene and they signed our autograph books.  A 
great loss, but the music will never die, and 
his fans will never forget him.

Listened to Eddie in the car coming home last 
night.  I remember being introduced to Eddie's 
music by an uncle in the 1960s and enjoy it as 
much now as then.

Eddie we miss you - Rave On and RIP !!!

http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/buddy-holly

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDMO1FFlcZo

"Summertime Blues", nuff said.

I'm a big Eddie's fan... This site is very nice 
and detailed, congratulations!

How can I buy the CD's that have Eddie 
Cochran's songs on them?

merci d entretenir le souvenir d eddie  bientot 
le 50 anniverssaire en 2010   peut on savoir ou 
est maintenant sa guitare  et ou est inhumer 
eddie  ou est sa tombe  merci a vous et merci

I don´t forget you with gretsch regards benni.

I have been a life long fan, your music has 
enhanced my life ,you will never be forgotten 
and thank you, so much.

Dion & I are working on some of Eddies tracks 
that are sure to be appriciated by all that 
truly loved Eddies Influence and down right 
understanding of the Meaning of 
Rock'n'Roll.Dions Wife,Sue a dear friend of 
Sharon Sheely would approve...Will Keep In 
Touch.
   Bobby CROW Richardson

Hello. I'm writing a story and have decided to 
create a character who was in utero during his 
parents' gig at Woodstock or Altamont. His mom 
was a singer/songwriter who believed she was 
channeling the music and lyrics of a rock 
legend who died earlier in the decade. Doing 
some online research, I re-discovered Eddie 
Cochran (I knew the words to "Summertime Blues" 
before Blue Cheer did!) and decided he's 
perfect. Now I'm determined that the 
singer/songwriter mom got to see and touch her 
hero spirit guide's guitar. But I can't find 
any info about where it's been since it was 
impounded at the British police station after 
the tragic car crash.  Can anyone give me any 
info or leads?

Many thanks to anyone who can help -- and many 
thanks to this terrific website! It's now on my 
Favorites list.

Robbie Lewis Lowe
Whitney, Texas

Eddie Cochran fue un músico importante en la 
época del Rock'n Roll. Sus interpretaciones son 
intensas y juveniles. Compusó tambien muchas 
canciones y realizó variantes musicales 
importantes. En México realizaron un cover Los 
Locos del Ritmo, que se llamó "Avientense 
todos". El además, si tocaba la guitarra y no 
la tenía como collar de adorno. De hecho el 
influenció a Paul McCartney con "Twenty Flight 
Rock" para que ingresara al grupo de John 
Lennon. Murió muy joven, es difícil saber hasta 
donde habría llegado, seguramente hasta más 
alla de la cima. Otros cantantes de la época 
nadie los recuerda. Así que C'mon Everybody. 

Adiós 

Alberto

Thanks for the name-check on the Bear Family box
set review. 

Your site is superb - and well done for keeping
the flame alive. 

If the Net is good for anything, it's the sharing
of knowledge and good info - and your discography
work on Cochran puts most record companies to
shame. And they also mean a great deal to fans
who now the 1000's of hours and effort put in.

PS: I've also reviewed the Gene Vincent Bear
Family Box set on Amazon - and again with
discographies referencing the box set.

Take care and Happy Christmas.

Mark Barry, Revival Records, 30 Berwick St, Soho,
London.

Great website, thanks. I had the pleasure of acting as Eddie in the play 
"Be Bop A Lula" by Bill Morrisson and Spencer Leigh, the story of the 
1960 tour first performed 1988 (Tim Whitnal as Eddie) then 1989 with 
me as Eddie at Liverpool Playhouse followed by a  National tour. It was 
a great success, unfortunately beaten to the West End by the musical 
Buddy. Andrew Schofield was superb as Gene Vincent. I notice there has 
been a play in the USA with the same name about the same subject 
matter. Do you have any reports about that? Thanks, keep up the good 
work, Martin Glyn Murray

I remember when Eddie & Gene came to the Gaumont 
in Coventry, Larry Parnes came to us (then we 
were a group called the Versatile Five)they had 
to borrow our Guitaist as theirs had not turned 
up so we were all allowed to be on stage with 
them during rehersals, and allowed to sing along 
on two numbers
Got there autos whilst they were playing cards 
and heard american swearing for the first time, 
they call each other c--- suckers and mother f---
----.We didnt really understand this but it was 
all in good humour. I will never forget Gene 
Vincent rehearsing Som,ewhere over the Rainbow, 
it was Hauntingly Beautiful to listen to.
Of Eddies songs I always sang 20 flight rock in 
our repatoire, and if given the chance still do 
and I am 69 years old. I still cherish that day 
as one to always remember. as he was killed the 
year later. God rest his soul.
Rock & Roll Roy 

Hi i am an artist and i've listed one of my 
paintings on ebay uk subject being Eddie 
Cochran. you may be interested in this painting 
and make a bid

I met Eddie at Heathrow airport when he first
arrived in England. The promoter was Larry Parnes
and he had brought down Billy Fury and Gene
Vincent to meet him. The airport press took us
all into a room and I watched Eddie have his
photo taken with his Gretsch guitar. We had never
seen a guitar like that before. Eddie, although
he must have been jet lagged was very nice and
smiled at everyone, and even joked around. As a
teenager I watched him on Boy meets Girl TV show,
and then was very sad to hear on the Sunday news
that he had been killed in a Ford Consul on an
English road.Just like Buddy Holly, how much
music did we loose?   

I recently got back from a short break in Bath,
England, and on the way home passed by the spot
in Chippenham, Wiltshire, where Eddie suffered
that terrible road crash. It was good to see that
people still visit the site to pay their respects
after all these years.
It was odd for me,though,because just a few days
before that,I'd had a book published (Somewhere
In The Distance) that has an extensive chapter
relating to Eddie and his music.
Although not entirely autobiographical, one of
the book's main characters recalls vividly the
time and place when he first heard about Eddie's
death and the moving effect it had on him as a
young teenager.
Several of Eddie's songs, including Hallelujah I
Love Her So, Don't Ever Let Me Go and Dark Lonely
Street, also act as a soundtrack to the
character's recollection of his first infatuation
with a girl - a love eagerly found but sadly lost.
And while discussing Eddie's death, the character
says, he's never met Eddie or even seen him live,
but his death was like an older brother or close
friend had vanished from his world and left him
heartbroken.
I'm sure a lot of fans felt the same way - and
probably still do.
A lot of water has passed under the bridge since
that fateful day in April 1960, but nearly fifty
years on the magic survives. His influence and
rock 'n' roll legacy is timeless, but there's
still no cure for the summertime blues!






I've tried to capture that 

After all these years, I will still remember 
Eddie Cochran.  There will be no one like him.  
He was a great talent who I was very lucky to 
see in person.

I wanted to thank you for your webpage.  You 
know, I'm 41 years old.  I liked the Sex 
Pistols in highschool and just loved Joe 
Strummer and the Clash in college and to this 
day and now my young children love the Clash.  
My 14 year old son who's an amazing guitar 
player now loves Eddie Cochran...he likes the 
innocent stuff, and that is the mark of an 
amazing performer...if you can influence a kid 
who likes Alice in Chains and be from the 
50's...then you are way ahead of your time = 
Eddie Cochran.  My son does like the gamult of 
music(even Russian Folk guitar)...but I was 
proud and surprised that he actually listened 
to me, my referral of Eddie.   I liked Eddie's 
songs when I heard them on the radio (rarely) 
or heard other artists performing them, but I 
didn't check out Eddie until this summer when I 
found a double LP for 3 bucks at the record 
store.  Wow, I was so blown away...he's all I 
have listened to for about 5 months now.  What 
an amazing mature musician and humble, and just 
a regular, nice young man...but man, what an 
incredible voice and excellent player.  I've 
been practicing some of his songs on 
guitar...and well, i'm kicking myself for not 
finding him sooner...as all the referrals were 
there for me...the clash, the beatles, etc...   
I'm really blown away by the live performance 
in England for a TV show.  He opens with 
Hallelujah.   I mean, I am hooked--hard...I 
hear shades of J.L Hooker, Dean Martin, Sinatra 
(I don't wanna say Elvis because, it may be 
that Elvis was influence by Cochran?)

I've got what appears to be everything he 
recorded...at least what I see box set wise, 
but man o man I wish I had more!   I wish I new 
more about that TV show in England...it's 
pretty hard to find info on it.  I would love 
to see it visually, but can't find 
anything...just the american TV party stuff, 
which is cool, but I really wanna see the 
English TV peformance.   Anyways...I just love 
Eddie Cochran...what a disappointment that the 
American Culture did not celebrate him 
more...it's so obvious how completely 
influencial he is on rock and roll...and just 
so multi-talented.   Thank you sooooooo much 
for your website...thank you sooooooooooo 
much!!!!   I wish you all the best, Cordially, 
Anthony

Come and visit Eddie's hometown during Eddie
Cochran weekend each June. Check the website for
dates. Don't forget him!
http://www.freewebs.com/cochrancarshow/

SIEMPRE HAS ESTADO PRESENTE EN MI VIDA,TU 
MUSICA A SIDO MI ALIENTO PARA PODER SEGUIR 
VIVIENDO ESTA PUÑETERA VIDA 'DON'T FORGET ME 
EDDIE'

Eddy was "Before his Time" and just listen to his
fantastic Gretsch sound............Wowwwwww!

The greatest rock n roller ever. Legend

Eddie Cochran, happy birthday! It's so tragic
that his last one was already 50 years ago in
1959. He remains always and forever a star for
us, his fans. Everything he did at his very young
age was incredible, we can easily imagine the
rest... Or maybe not, it should have been one
million times better than  everything we could
ever imagine. He was Eddie Cochran!

Eddie was way ahead of his time, His music was 
rock n roll at its very best, A new begining in 
music, for his time. it was well and 
truly,Somethin else  

One week tomorrow will be October 3 - the 
brilliant Eddie Cochran's 71st birthday. You 
will have seen my previous comments over the 
years on this great site. As a special treat for 
yourselves buy ' Guitar Picker 2'-  a 2 CD pack 
with a great booklet on Eddie - full of pictures 
and information.Then there's the music - a 
mixture of live and recorded material. The true 
test of an artist is their ability to 
play 'live ' - Eddie was awesome live or in the 
studio.Check out Live Fast,Love Hard, Die Young -
 Your Tomorrow Never Comes,Skinny Jim,Latch On, 
Let's Coast Awhile, Jelly Bean and Guybo. The 
live version of Sittin' in the Balcony - 
outstanding. God Bless you Eddie - Happy 
Birthday on the 3rd - sadly missed by us all.

First of all: thanks for a fantastic homepage 
with good info and stunning pics. Then a guitar 
question: what string gauge did Eddie use? I 
have heard that he used a 009 set(1st,E)to be 
able to make all these typical bends. Could this 
be confirmed?
Cheers,
Bjorn Gyllix

I do a two hour Rock'n'Roll show on a local 
hospital radio and always play Eddie Cochran, 
he was my introduction to that era, and I 
really enjoy his music, his guitar playing is 
second to none. 

Always in my heart and my strings....
R"n"R

The greatest ever

Tell me why... he had to die before giving all
his best? His story and his talent will always
attract legions of loyal fans
I can't get tired of hearing the awesome voice, 
after 50 years there is no one who can replace 
Eddie Cochran

Go ahead with this wonderful site Antoon

I am watching a town hall performance of Eddie 
and he has a big smile on his face, and the 
coolest hair. So much charisma, so much talent. 
Please tell your friends about this underrated 
artist who still has not gotten his due 
respect. 

He was the coolness even without doing anything,
I still can't believe that he died so young. So
talented, God...that was a shame 

I still listen to his records after 50 years, he 
was one of the best and I miss his guitar 
playing, wherever you are eddie keep on rocking, 
God bless, James G Brown

eddie is the most underrated hard rocker in 
rock n roll history.one of my all time favorites

Great site. I still love Eddie for jis voice and his guitar prowess

I danced with Eddie at the Trianon Ball Room in
Oklahoma City, OK.  Of course, I was only 7 years
old at the time.  He was dating my older sister
who was a member of a local singing group.  Even
as young as I was, I remember being in awe.  What
great memories.

Hi Eddie,.
 I love your guitar playing,. and I am trying 
to learn to play a few,.
 

I went to Amazon site to read Mark's comment on 
"Somethin' Else", the new 8 cds box. Not even the
writers of the booklet could have done a better
job. A big fan, and every word you said it's true
You are Somethin' Else too

Great site,how good was this bloke?Love his 
live versions of milk cow blues and money honey 
on the uk tour,he really taught the uk how to 
rock.Listen to hollies doin sweet little 
16,know its a berry song but they obviously 
heard the cohran version.Im on coastfm in 
adelaide check our website and give us a listen

You're site is truly superb. Great work. 

I've just reviewed in detail the Bear Family box
set for Eddie on both Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk

In both I've placed comment boxes with the
singles and albums discography for the USA and UK
(selective) with reference to where they are on
the BF box. 

I think this would be of use to you. 

Again - loved the site. 

Regards


Mark Barry (Irishman in London).

We learned our politics at an early age from 
Eddie..."I'd like to help you son, but you're 
too young to vote." He died much too early, as 
did many of the rock pioneers. Among my EC 
favorites, is Opportunity, its a pleading 
message I found on a double LP of his greatest 
hits. 

An excellent site. Very informative. Thank you
for taking the time to create it.

I never thought I'd found such a fantastic 
site - the discography sections out any record 
site to shame. I do have a record which is not 
featured as far as I can see and it's one which 
I can't find much about. It is a Eddie demo 
disc on the London Label MSX4347 of Three Steps 
to Heaven, however the unusual thing is that 
the Flip side has a DECCA label DRF 26965 and 
is a demo of You're My Only Girl by Jerry Dane 
who I have never heard of. Can anyone shed some 
light on this recording? Keep on rockin'. Mike

i know that this is going to sound very strange
but i have reason to beleave that Eddie Cochran's
spirit my be stationary in my house he died right
out side my front door and every time a song
comes on from back in his day my house becomes
very active i know some of you my be a bit uneasy
and not beleave it but i just wanted you guys to
know please email me if you have any questions
you want to ask about his visitations to the house.

What a fantastic site, pity there aren't sites like this for other 
artists. I've been a fan of Eddie's since I don't remember when.  
Also I don't think he would have been bigger than Elvis, had he 
lived, but I do think he'd would have been up with the likes of 
Chet Atkins.  Bear Family box is great, but after all this time you 
would have thought it would have contained all of Eddie's music.

I saw Eddie on his UK tour at Newcastle Empire 
when I was "only sixteen" He has been part of my 
rock and roll life ever since.Im sure he would 
have been bigger than Elvis if he had lived. I 
love all his tracks buut cut across shorty , 
dont ever let me go  and somethin else are 
particular favourites

Excellent source of session information, superb 
site!

I have love Eddie Cochran's mucic for over 30 
years

He is superb

There is but one eddie we shall not see his 
like ever again cherish what he has left us.

I'm 54 and have been a solid Elvis fan since 
I've been 9 years old.  I knew about Gene 
Vincent and Eddie Cochran through my younger 
brother.  No doubt about it, Eddie Cochran was 
great, the full package and it still saddens me 
to think of how young he was when he died and 
what further greatness laid ahead of him.  His 
legacy won't be forgotten.  Gene Vincent, his 
best friend? had a beautiful and haunting voice 
but definitely was a tortured soul.  Great 
site, lots of detail and much appreciated.

Remebering a great singer with love on this 
anniversary date.

Will forever be 21.  Forever remembered. Keep on 
rockin'. x

I remember you, Eddie (hey, Bear Family, ever 
heard of a track called "Pushin´"?)

Thinking of you today Eddie - thanks for the 
music.

Hope you are having a great party up there. 
R.I.P.

BRILLIANT SITE!!
Eddie will always be here !
and just as popular

Sunday Easter 1960.
Instead having fun as other people did, his fans
were devastated, on  a day like today died Eddie
Cochran in England

That was a bitter easter, 49 years ago. I wish
Eddie was still here.

MISSING YOU EDDIE! 

my goodness - what a great site.  Its going to 
take me ages to look through it all!!!!  
Thanks :-)

Hi Bobby,

Very nice of you! I know the last Dion recording,
he  was and still is a Legend

Please tell Eddie that we still remember him,
next 17th april and everytime.

Best,
Frank

Eddie,I,ll see you on Easter Sunday.For those 
of you that don't know you can visit Eddie 
anytime in Cypress,California.Forest Lawn.

Thanks Eddie...I hope that you enjoyed our 
version of Summertime Blues (Dion Dimucci and 
Myself)...You were and are the still the real 
meaning of Rock"n" Roll.Nobody even comes 
close.   CROW

Eddie Cochran lived and died, a cherished 
soul, "Have i told u lately", Eddie, that u were 
Mr. Rock n Roll.

I have been a fan since the early 1960s, not long after his 
death. I feel so nostalgic for those early times of innocence. His 
songs were the backdrop to my first big romance.  I am a 
singer/songwriter too, and Twenty Flight Rock is in my 
reportroire, performed with amplifiers and a Gretch guitar in 
the streets of London. I am issuing my own album called 
MYSTERY TRAIN soon. Listen to the Cochran influences! 

I've been a fan of Eddie's since the mid 70's 
when a friend of mine played a few of his songs 
for me.  I have most of his music, but have 
been wondering about a single on Capeheart 5003 
(date unknown) of "Our Love"/"Rough Stuff".  
I've not been able to locate it and also it's 
not listed in this site's discography.  Does 
anyone know if is for real, or just a figment 
of someone's imagination.

Thanks and "Cheers!" to Eddie.

i remember eddie from the 1950s he made brilliant
music & sounds from his guitar he will always be
remembered like the other greats like elvis;
buddy holly & the great stars that r in the sky 

Great programe on Eddie on Radio 2 this last 
week. I always knew he was top drawer and love 
listening to his musical genius, but after 
listening to the programe I have an even higher 
regard for him. Long live Rock & Roll. Long 
live the memory of Eddie.

WHAT CAN I SAY ONLY THAT I WAS BORN AUG 1960 
AND WE LOST EDDIE COCHRAN IN APRIL 1960 SADLY 
MISSED AND WHY DO THE GOOD DIE YOUNG.

I am currently listening to the"Eddie Cochran: Somethin' Else" 
program on BBC2 radio. A great artist and and enjoyable program.

Previously I was aware of Cochrane, (Summertime Blues and C'mon Everybody) but I was not aware of his other songs. I will 
have to check out the albums of Cochrane's at my local cd store.

This is just to say how much i have enjoyed 
viewing you fantasic webpage.I havde always been 
an Eddie Cochran fan,he is my all time favourite 
Rock`n`Roller.Keep up the great work & keep on 
Rockin`

Regards,

Nick

Lovely box, with a very high price, so I expected
the best quiality too.. because obviously  not
even  cent of this goes to the great Eddie,
tragically. He's not here in the world anymore
since 1960   The songs have been too heavily
remastered. Well, I know you won't hear this at
all. The normal fan would say as usual GREAT,
GREAT...I LOVE THIS The too strong compression
used for this release destroyes the original
sound feeling of the old 50's masters. I am
saying that  old vinyl would sound more authentic
than this I have noticed this problem since
years, always more and more "help from sound
engineers" Eddie Cochran doesn't need that help.
Not that much as you think. No, CD is not the
problem alone. You Are our Problem Gentlemen. I
still loved the old AAD recordings from the old
days, when the original sound was still
preserved, by changing from LP to CD.  Why don't
You ask Us, rock'n'roll fans, what kind of sound
we'd  like to hear?. We, the fans, should take
the control now, saying you: we don't like this
anymore.  I'm the first one, Ok, I'm one of them
and I have to say thanks, no I don't want this
kind of sound anymore.   This typical mp3
aggressive sound,  clean Mp3 file sound.  Maybe
MP3 Sound belongs to our time, but this is too
much metallic sound by Equalizing  or/and
limiting used by remastering akka COMPRESSION
used  to take away as many noise as possible from
the original tapes. For future releases of EC or
any other original recording from the past: You
can't take away that noise without to lose a lot
of the original recording too. I'm not expecting
to hear something new at all, you know? 
something to say "it could have been recorded
today", because "today" means  much more than
fewer noise or fewer hiss level. Those magnetic
tapes had already  high hiss level. You can't
take it away! It's not magic what you are doing,
you destroy the music too! 
20 bits or even 24 bits, that's not the problem,
the problem is and remain  your remastering!.
Even at 16 bit, this could sound much better. I
know it's a great effort to make this release but
the sound must be great too. and it's not The
price of this box  not the cheapest ever.
I Don't like anymore this cheap sound, I can live
with hiss, but I miss Eddie's LP  sound here.
That ambient sound from a 50's recording, I miss
it, this is dead. Please not more plastic. This
is my opinion, of course. I would suggest you
could have included an extra cd, with  just mp3
files, but with the  original sound, just showing
us how the originals sounded before.  I'm very
disappointed about what I hear. 

I don't like either just the same bad quality
picture used by the covers.There are  hundreds of
better pictures to use, please not always the
same one...

If someone doesn't have the old 4 CD box from
Rock Star yet, I wouldn't buy this before. If you
have it, of course buy this one because it's
Eddie Cochran, lots of new versions included, but
please  stop with this kind of sound. I love RnR
sound, not hardcore techi-sound. This Bear box 
costs too much to sound so poorly. Don't say now
it sounds modern It sounds cheap and Eddie
Cochran deserves somethin' else.  

eddie cochran lives, one off the alltime 
greatest rock´n´roll legend!!

Guys
There is a 1 hour documentary on Eddie - details 
can be found at the following link 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/documentaries/50s_edd
iecochran.shtml. It's on this Saturday night 
21st February 2009 - BBC Radio 2 at 7pm - have a 
listen - I believe Joe Brown is narrating. All 
Eddie's fans outside UK can tune in on the 
internet of course. C'Mon Everybody - the true 
King of Rock 'N' Roll is on the radio. Just wish 
somebody would make a film about his life but I 
can't think of anyone cool enough to play him!. 
Best Regards Steve

Forgot why you are not here, but have always 
loved your music. you are still here

eddies music makes so so much of a difference 
to my life he has been my idol for as long as i 
can remember you will never be forgoten eddie 

eddie cochran ist einer der besten rock n roll
stars seiner zeit, wenn nicht sogar der
beste.eddie war mit seiner musik seiner zeit weit
voraus im gegensatz zu anderen sängernin dieser
zeit.eddie trifft mit seiner musik die
jugendlichen mitten ins herz und besingt in
lieder, das was sich jugenliche sich wünschen.ich
selbst bin auch einer großer fan von eddie
cochran und liebe seine songs.ich hoffe eddie
lebt in erinnerung noch viele jahre weiter in den
herzen seiner fans.

My first exposure to Eddie's music likely came 
via The Who's cover of Summertime Blues when I 
was something like 11 years old.  Still not 
aware of who wrote it I was impressed by it's 
energy, especially the inserted comments by 
the "boss" and "politician" which appear 
several times in the song.  Simply put, it had 
a raw warmth and energy that was fun.  Fast 
forward a few years and now I'm in Jr. High 
School and once more I find a song I really 
like on an album I purchase.  This time it's 
the song C'mon Everybody off the Humble Pie's 
Smokin' album.  I could tell the song was 
special and it held up better over time than 
any other song on that LP.  I guess you could 
say I was an Eddie Cochran fan who did not know 
he was an Eddie Cochran fan.

Fast forward over many years to 2008.  Now I'm 
well into middle-age and I've heard several of 
Eddie's songs performed by him over the years 
and read an ocassional blurb regarding his 
influencing others yet I am still not a 
conscious fan.  Well, that has changed and I 
want to thank XM/Sirius radio.  In the last 
three months of 2008 I began to listen to XM 
station 59 which is one those added since the 
merger.  It's "Little Steven's Underground 
Garage" station and it is truly a the coolest 
radio station I've heard since I was in my 
teens.  This station celebrates great music 
from the fifties to the present and it has 
exposed me to more Eddie Cochran than I've ever 
heard in my life.  All I can say is what a 
talent!  After seeing the DVD of Eddies 
appearance on the local Los Angeles, California 
1950's show "Town Hall Party" I'm more 
convinced than ever of his remarkable singing, 
guitar playing, and songwriting skills as well 
as believing he must have been one of the most 
charismatic nice guys ever in rock music.

It is nice to discover this wonderful artist's 
music and I'm glad that thanks to XM/Sirius 
it's likely many other folks will to.  
Eddie...You were a really amazing artist.

so good to see eddie being so enjoyed by so 
many people , one of the true rock n roll 
greats , his music will never die . wonder when 
someone will make a movie of his life , he 
deserves it and there is such a tragic tale for 
such a talented singer .... keep on rocking 
eddie .

On that fateful day in April 1960 a great man 
has left a void, that can never be filled. 
Eddie, you´ll always have a place in our hearts.

great to see that after nearly 50 years after 
his death, eddie cochran is being remembered by 
so many, the music is fantastic and lives 
on.......

As far as I recall the terrible acccent occured
during a bank holiday. I was playing darts in a 
pub with some mates, one of our crowd came in 
and broke the terrible news. Another great rock 
and roller gone. Here we are now with just a 
few of the greats left.  

It's holidays time again, after one year more and
I still ask me Why...

Eddie  Cochran was one of the few men of whom it
may truly be said that we shall never see his
like again, and whose place was never filled. 

Yes Eddie We Do Still Miss You

still miss you 

Still Simply The Best

I am a realy big fan of eddie cochran i am only 
16 years old he is one of the best singers 
around then he is brillent 

still remember ,great entertainer right up 
therewith Elvis

Hello,
Spendid web site indeed...But I didn't see any 
Belgian pressings. Would you like to get one ?
Vriendelijcke groetjes uit Luik.
Stephan

Eddies music makes me feel good. Thank You!

Hola a todos,

Eddie fue un gran gutiarrista, asi como tambien 
cantante de rock, musico influyente en muchos. 
Su musica suena aun joven

adios

Alberto

Happy birthday, Eddie! You were one of the 
coolest rock and rollers ever. 

Happy Birthday, Eddie!
To us you will be forever 21!

Happy Birthday Eddie

You sure were somethin else

Even though Eddie died at 22, he managed to make
himself a Rock 'n' Roll hero. I've been listening
to his music ever since I was a baby and I will
always listen to his Summertime Rock 'n' Roll
Blues...

R.I.P. Eddie 

Happy Birthday to Eddie on the 3rd of October.
My love to remember....

Who can play Eddie's 3rd Man Theme?

Happy Birthday Eddie !! I'll always play your 
songs untill the end with my band IGNITION .
NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN

Cherised Memories the things a fellow cant forget
Cherised Memories Im leaving but I love you yet..

Now you say that we must part
And even though it breaks my heart
Theres one thing you cant take from me
Thats my Cherised Memories 

Time will show Eddie Cochran,altough dying very 
young, was the inspiration for Rock and Roll 
then in the 1950's and forever. He will not be 
forgotten - King of Rock and Roll/Rockabilly - 
why? - because he wrote the music, the words and 
played the instruments on his own songs. Come On 
Everybody - be happy it's his birthday. God 
bless you forever Eddie.

A big Happy Birthday Eddie!

so proud of your beautiful life. LEGEND!

An inspiration for lots of fans all over the world

Never, ever to be forgotten!

I keep thinking...

I put my Blue suede shoes on and I sing Come on 
everybody!

Dear Eddie,

I wish you could read this
The pain that you left will never hail

People  like you should never die or, if they
must, they should never die so young. 

A really sad anniversary is your 70th birthday
for me 

Hi
Looking for an Eddie's autograph,if you may 
sell one,please contact me!

Love,
Remembering Eddie

According to Bobby Cochran's book "Three steps to
Heaven", Eddie could have fathered two daughters,
but nobody knows more about it. Maybe he left a 
music and a human LEGACY, says Bobby

Happy birthday Eddie Cochran

Don't worry Eddie,we'll never forget you,as 
we'll never forget Gene,Ritchie,Billy and all 
these rock'n'roll genius who left us too soon...
Even my children will love your music,no doubt 
about it!

Virginie,22 years-old

Vive Eddie.
...Yepcats...

I understand that Eddie fathered two children 
prior to his death.  One, a daughter named 
Diana, lives in Pittsburgh.  

Älskar dig Eddie Cochran >3
DU ÄR ÄLSKAD, du vart bara 22 år (L) ;/ 
seriöst, VILA I FRID! du gör bäst musik >3
det är nu för tiden du livar upp alla 
cruisingar överallt , genom att vi lyssnar
på DIN musik, DU ÄR GRYM >3

Eddie in my view was the whole Rockabilly
package.  The looks,charisma, musicianship were
all there.  He was my first major influence as a
guitarist 25 years ago and still is. He will be
greatly missed.  LONG LIVE ROCK 'N ROLL 

Eddie Cochran was absolutely, positively one of 
the best rockers of all time.  C'mon everybody 
proves my poimt!  If anybody knows where I can 
buy his cd"s online, please email me and tell me!

Eddie has been a great inspiration for bands like
the Stray Cats, and many more newer rockabilly
bands. His music lives on, and his memory will
never fade. Eddie will always be with us !

I was only 12 when he went (three steps) to 
heaven...  I grew up listening to & loving 
Eddie's music!

At the age of 14 I first heard songs of Buddy 
Holly and Eddie Cochran. And ever since both are 
my absolute faves. And that´s 31 years ago.
Both lost their lives way before their time but 
in our hearts and in their music they will 
always live on. We´ll keep them alive! 

eddie was the first record i held on my hand
now it's a collector

no one beats JERRY LEE LEWIS!

The Last Man Standing!

You and Chuck started it all

Loved Rock n Roll since i was 12yr old,Eddies a 
very talented musician,Never Forgotten..Eddie 
and Buddy Holly was the saddest loss ever to 
the music industry, may they both Rest in 
Peace,We,ll never replace you or forget you. 
Walk the Three Steps to Heaven together.

Eddie Cochran was the most talented star of the 50's

NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN!!

REMEBER EDDIE. THE BEST BY FAR! I ONLY WISH I 
COULD HAVE MEET HIM. X X X R.I.P

I visit Chippenham regularly and always go past 
the memorial to Eddie. Thanks for your great 
music and wonderful memories.

compliments for the site!
rockhouse has been specializing in 
fifties/sixties since 1973. we do offer an 
interesting collection on Eddie Cochran, Darrel 
higham, etc.!
rgds
frances

Hello everybody:
This next July I´ll get married and a classical 
music band is gonna play during the ceremony.
I have asked this band to prepair an 
instrumental cover of Eddie´s "I remember". 
They have been browsing the internet trying to 
find this song score, but they haven´t found 
it, so they have told it´s impossible for them 
to play it.
As you undestand, this is a great 
disappointment for us. So we´ll be very 
grateful if any of you could send me this song 
score (or tablature).
Thanks a lot for your cooperation.
Eddie forever.

Great site. Dance the nights away in the 50's n 
early sixties in Famagusta Old town Cyprus. 
Great memories ; great singer and songs.

To the man that outdoes Elvis hands down!!!

I think that Eddie was a great singer and 
entertainer. I enjoy his music and video 
performances.

I saw Eddie Cochran at the Cavalcade of Stars 
at the Cow Palace in October of 1958 with many 
other stars including Ritchie Valens. I got to 
go back stage and get many autographs including 
Eddie Cochran's and I got to talk to him. For a 
16 year old girl, it was a very exciting. 
evening. 

Eddie, you and Buddy are my favorites of all time
Rock n Rollers of the 50s & 60s. You keep
strummin' and Buddy will keep Raving On....and
we'll see you guys in heaven someday.

Eddie was a great person and singer who didnt
deserve to go so young.

This site is a great way to remember his memory 
and his music.

You truly are a wonderful caring person for 
creating this site!

On the true friends memorial website I left a 
memorial for our beloved dear Eddie Cochran.

Keep up the great work on this site!

keep our mans memory alive!

Antoon, this site makes me forget that  we are
talking  about a man's tragedy. Thank you, don't
ever stop with this

Eddie Cochran still puts all the others in the
shade! Probably he was too good for the world and
God wanted him home.

I love to read the epitaph that wrote his family
with so much love, every word is true

With love
Daniela

Dear Eddie,

Your music is "Somethin' Else"! Only the good 
die young. Now ya'll are in Rockabilly heaven! 
Just make sure Jerry Lee Lewis' piano is in 
tune when he comes to rock with ya'll! 
Meanwhile, he'll keep shakin' us up!!
Keep On Rockin'!!   ***Memphis Dave***

My two cousins, Wendy and Dorothy and I heard 
of Eddies death and hitchiked to the hospital 
in Bath -arriving at 1am in the morning.  
Although Jean was injured and in a lot of pain, 
he insisted on being wheeled down to see us.  
We were 15years of age.  He spent an hour 
comforting us.  A doctor took us to his home 
and allowed us to sleep.  We were in the Daily 
Mirror two days later and boy! were we in big 
trouble with our parents.  Jean stayed in touch 
until his death, sending us tickets for his 
shows.  My cousin Wendy has hundreds of 
photographs.

 Eddie was the greatest ever. 3 Steps to Heaven 
was my favourite song of Eddies.  1960 was a 
very sad year for me

Till the day I always will remember him

Eddie and I were both born in 1938 and I grew 
into rock 'n' roll through the rockabilly-pop 
recordings of this unique musician / singer. 
There was simply noone else like him. It is so 
rewarding to know we have two films to witness 
his charisma, and sites like this who honor him 
in perpetuity.
Clay Cole
Clay Cole Show
NYC 

"If mere words can console us for the loss of 
our beloved Eddie then our love for him was a 
false love."
"Cherished Memories"

To Eddie on the 48th anniversary of his tragic 
death this day (April 17th) 1960.

Heavenly music filled the air
that very tragic day.
Something was missing tho:
I heard the creator say,
"We need a master guitarist and singer,
I know of but one alone 
his name is Eddie Cochran, 
i think i'll call him home."

"I know the folks on earth won't mind,
for they will understand,
that the lord loves perfection,
now we'll have a perfect band."

So as we go through life; now we know
that perfection is our goal.
And we strive for this. 
So when we are called,
we'll feel free to go.

"I was born a Tiger, 
I'll always have my way.
Nobodys gonna change me,
This or any other day!"

We love you Eddie xxxx