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Eddie Cochran was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter born on October 3, 1938, in Albert Lea, Minnesota. He became a prominent figure in the rock'n'roll era and was influential to later artists such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Who. Cochran was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 as a performer. Cochran's family moved from Oklahoma City to Albert Lea before returning briefly to Oklahoma and finally settling in Bell Gardens, California. He began his music career as a teenager, forming a circle of friends that included Connie "Guybo" Smith. Cochran teamed up with an unrelated partner, performing in dance halls, fairs, and schools, and they called themselves the Cochran Brothers, touring the southwestern states and appearing on the California Hayride show. They recorded two hillbilly records with Ekko Records in 1955 and later auditioned for Sun Records in Memphis, although they split up shortly after recording "Fool's Paradise," which showcased a strong Elvis Presley influence. In 1956, Cochran collaborated with Capehart and was signed to a record label in 1957, while still contributing to the labels of friends and producing, writing, and recording backing vocals in LA's Gold Star studio. He recorded the song "Guybo," also known as "Drum City," and appeared in two films. Cochran toured the UK in 1960, joining up with fellow

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