## The Architect of Teen Rebellion
Eddie Cochran was a rock and roll pioneer, a multi-talented artist who wrote, sang, and played lead guitar on his own hits. With ‘Summertime Blues’ and ‘C’mon Everybody’, he captured the restless energy of the late 50s. He was a master of the recording studio, experimenting with techniques that were ahead of his time.
## April 17, 1960
While on tour in England, Eddie Cochran’s taxi crashed after a tire blowout. He died the following day from his injuries at the age of 21. His friend Gene Vincent survived the crash, but the loss of Eddie was a crushing blow to the first wave of rock and roll. It was a tragic end for a man who had so much more to give to the music world.
## C’mon Everybody Forever
Eddie Cochran’s legacy is etched into the very DNA of rock music. His riffs and energy influenced everyone from The Beatles to the punk rock movement of the 70s. He was a true original who lived fast and died young, leaving behind a collection of songs that still sound fresh today. Eddie Cochran is gone, but his ‘Summertime Blues’ will never be forgotten.