They form a band called “Cochran Brothers.” and start performing local gigs and record a few singles for the label Ekko Records. While playing a local show he befriends Hank Cochran who happens to be a songwriter but no relation to Eddie. Shortly after he forms a band in junior high with two of his friends and when he gets into high school, he decides to drop out to become a professional musician. Like most of us growing up, Eddie was constantly listening to the radio and playing along with the music he heard. ![]() In school he starts playing drums and eventually moves into teaching himself Blues guitar and piano. Growing up in Minnesota, his musical influences were mostly in country music which at the time was what he is most familiar with. Add the suits and the swagger along with his rebellious attitude and charm and you got the perfect example of a 1950s rocker that was way ahead of his time, as well as an early pioneer of Rockabilly. Furthermore, taking his guitar playing to the next level. Making him quite the guitar player with his over the top guitar solos and his rhythmic style. While this is really cool, what’s more important, is what he did when it came to his experimentation with multitrack recording, distortion techniques, and overdubbing. And when it came to instruments, he didn’t just play the guitar, but also piano, bass, and drums. ![]() Furthermore, this guy, wrote his own songs, often producing them as well. ![]() It’s no wonder he took country and rock n roll to another level. For me, Eddie Cochran is right up there with the likes of Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Roy Orbison, the Big Bopper and many more! With his mighty Gretsch 6120 in his hand, and his Fender’s mid-sized tweed combos, he easily could push things into overdrive with the greatest of ease.
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