Some songs take on lives of their own in the hands of different artists. “Summertime Blues” is a teenage national anthem. It came from a California teenager writing about a character who is repressed, ...

On this day (November 7) in 1958, Eddie Cochran made his UK chart debut with “Summertime Blues.” Penned by Chochran and Jerry Capehart, the song peaked at No. 18 on the Official UK Singles Chart. It ...

The most famous rock ‘n’ roller ever to come from southern Minnesota will be celebrated this weekend in Albert Lea. Eddie Cochran, whose hits included "Summertime Blues" and "Twenty-Flight Rock," was ...

In another universe, Sutherland might have brought the late rock legend to life on-screen not long after The Lost Boys.

Eddie Cochran, the music pioneer behind classics like “Summertime Blues,” was more than just a rock ‘n’ roll star; he was also one of the key figures who helped shape the genre in the late 1950s and ...

… but our independent journalism isn’t free to produce. Help us keep it this way with a tax-deductible donation today. Last week, on Oct. 3, it was the 73rd birthday of rock and roller Eddie Cochran, ...