album · August 1, 1966

Summertime Blues

Golden Ear Music Ltd.See this day
rockclassic rock

This 1966 compilation, released six years after Cochran's untimely death, aimed to capture the raw energy of his short but impactful career.

Eddie Cochran was an American musician, singer, and songwriter whose innovative C&W/rockabilly-influenced rock and roll style made him a pioneer of the genre. He is best known for his 1958 hit "Summertime Blues." He died in a tragic car accident at the age of 21 in 1960, cutting short a brilliant career. This 1966 release came six years after his death, capitalizing on his enduring legacy in the classic rock canon.

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