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68-538: The original stars were Joe Brown (Joe Studholme), Christine Holmes (Charlie Hadwell), Anna Neagle (Lady Hadwell), Derek Nimmo (Nicholas Wainwright), Hy Hazell (Kay Connor), Jean Lloyd Grant Mostyn and Stuart Damon (Jack Connor). When Joe Brown left the show in 1968, he was replaced by Gerry Marsden (of Gerry & The Pacemakers ). Production credits included: Neagle took the show to Australia in 1971 where English co-star Derek Nimmo appeared with popstar John Farnham co-starring as Joe Studholme. The show

136-692: A 36-date autumn-winter tour. His album More of the Truth was released in the UK on 13 October 2008 and, in 2009, the US musical instrument manufacturer Kala launched a series of 'Joe Brown' ukuleles. At the Mojo magazine's awards in London on 11 June 2009, Brown was presented with the lifetime award for outstanding contribution to music after 51 years' recording. In late 2010, Brown was asked by Rick Parfitt of Status Quo to support them for

204-418: A brief appearance as Dudley, a crooked club owner, in the 1986 film Mona Lisa , opposite Bob Hoskins . George Harrison was best man at Brown's second wedding in 2000; Brown had appeared on two songs on Harrison's album Gone Troppo , and also was featured on a track on Harrison's last album, Brainwashed . Following Harrison's death from lung cancer on 29 November 2001, Brown appeared with his group at

272-464: A cameo appearance as himself in the 1964 film The Beauty Jungle , and presented the children's television series Joe & Co on BBC Television . In 1972, he formed another band, Brown's Home Brew , which played rock and roll, country and gospel music and featured his wife, Vicki Brown , and Pete Oakman from the Bruvvers. This eclectic collection of musical styles, together with his hits, became

340-554: A compilation album of Cochran's hits. On the night of April 16, 1960, Cochran and his friend and fellow performing artist, Gene Vincent , had just finished performing at the last of their scheduled concerts at the Bristol Hippodrome . They were traveling along the Bath Road in a taxi (a cream-coloured 1960 model Ford Consul Mark II saloon) from Bristol towards London to Heathrow Airport . In addition to Cochran and Vincent,

408-576: A few songs for him, including Cochran's "Twenty Flight Rock". Lennon was so impressed that he invited McCartney to play in his band, the Quarrymen . From a young age, Jimi Hendrix was influenced by Cochran. Hendrix performed " Summertime Blues " early in his career, with his band the Jimi Hendrix Experience in 1967. In his own words, Hendrix requested a few of Cochran's songs to be played at his funeral. "I tell you, when I die I'm going to have

476-426: A future together. In 1988, Levi Strauss & Co. promoted their Levi's 501 range with a television commercial called Eddie Cochran , directed by Syd Macartney. It told the story of how Sheeley (played by actress Sharon Devlin) attracted Cochran at the 1958 party by wearing said product. It was supposedly narrated by Sheeley. The background song, "C'mon Everybody", was released as a promotional single, followed by

544-461: A jam session. I want people to go wild and freak out. And knowing me, I'll probably get busted at my own funeral. The music will be played loud and it will be our music. I won't have any Beatles songs, but I'll have a few of Eddie Cochran's things and a whole lot of blues." Pete Townshend of the Who was heavily influenced by Cochran's guitar style ("Summertime Blues" was a staple of live performances by

612-502: A live album Playin' with Elvis , on ECR. In 2016, Manning told PopWrapped , "I love rock and roll … the early stuff like Eddie Cochran and Buddy Holly, not to mention Elvis, was very important to me." The English band Humble Pie did a rendition of Cochran's " C'mon, Everybody " and the song featured on their album Smokin' (1972). The glam rock artist Marc Bolan had his main Gibson Les Paul guitar refinished in

680-517: A long time, but nobody actually recognized it. The way I look at it, rhythm and blues y'know, and blues has been around for so long, and then they kind of blended country and western music in with it y'know. I think it's going to be here for a long time, but changing. Another aspect of Cochran's short but brilliant career is his work as a session musician and producer. In 1959, Cochran played lead for Skeets McDonald at Columbia's studios for "You Oughta See Grandma Rock" and "Heart Breaking Mama". In

748-534: A member of the Beat Boys and the backing band for Vincent, recollected, "I remember Eddie playing guitar and we were astounded." During the progression of the tour, Cochran's fiancé Sharon Sheeley had flown in from America and joined them in late March. From a distance, Sheeley had kept track of Cochran's performances in England , when he had sent her postcards and letters. Using a map, she tried to pinpoint exactly where he

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816-480: A number of films , pantomime and stage musicals. In December 1963, the film What a Crazy World , based on a stage play, starring Brown and Marty Wilde among others, had its world premiere in London. Brown also starred in the hit musical Charlie Girl in the West End between 1965 and 1968; and in the musical comedy film Three Hats for Lisa in 1965 with Una Stubbs , Sophie Hardy and Sid James . He also made

884-460: A rock-and-roll and rockabilly classic. In the spring of 1956, Boris Petroff asked Cochran if he would appear in the musical comedy film The Girl Can't Help It (1956). Cochran agreed and performed the song " Twenty Flight Rock " in the movie. In 1957, Cochran starred in his second film, Untamed Youth (1957), and had yet another hit, " Sittin' in the Balcony ", one of the few songs he recorded that

952-521: A session for Gene Vincent in March 1958, he contributed his trademark bass voice, as heard on "Summertime Blues". The recordings were issued on the album A Gene Vincent Record Date . Cochran worked mainly as a guitarist, and sometimes as a vocalist and arranger for other artists, such as Mamie Van Doren , Baker Knight , Johnny Burnette , Wynn Stewart , and Al Casey . In early 1959, two of Cochran's friends, Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens , along with

1020-509: A session singer, she died of cancer in 1991. Their daughter, Sam Brown , is also a singer. Their son, Pete Brown, is a record producer, who produced all but one of Brown's nine most recent albums; Pete tours with his father. In 2000, Joe Brown married Manon Pearcey, former partner of the former Small Faces singer Steve Marriott . Eddie Cochran Ray Edward Cochran ( / ˈ k ɒ k r ən / KOK -rən ; October 3, 1938 – April 17, 1960), known professionally as Eddie Cochran ,

1088-478: A sharply dressed and attractive young man with a rebellious attitude epitomized the stance of the 1950s rocker, and in death, Cochran achieved iconic status. Cochran was involved with music from an early age, playing in the school band and teaching himself to play blues guitar. In 1955, Cochran formed a duo with the guitarist Hank Cochran (no relation) and became known as the Cochran Brothers. When they split

1156-454: Is also a memorial stone on the grounds of St Martin's Hospital in Bath, commemorating Cochran's death. The stone was restored in 2010 on the 50th anniversary of his death and can be found in the old chapel grounds at the hospital. A memorial plaque was also placed next to the sundial at the back of the old chapel. The Eddie Cochran Memorial Project spearheaded a fundraising campaign in 2018 to restore

1224-724: The Gretsch 6120 guitar, with a Wild West "G" branded into the body’s bass bout. In 2010, Gretch and Fender Musical Instruments Corporation announced the G6120 Eddie Cochran Signature Hollow Body model , based on Cochran's original modified Gretsch. A range of artists have covered Cochran's songs, such as Joan Jett and the Blackhearts , The Who , the Rolling Stones , Bruce Springsteen , UFO , Van Halen , Tom Petty , Rod Stewart , T. Rex , Cliff Richard ,

1292-478: The London Borough of Newham . In 1956, Brown formed a skiffle group, The Spacemen, which lasted until the skiffle movement faded towards the end of the 1950s. He worked for British Railways at their Plaistow Locomotive works for two years in the late 1950s, becoming a steam locomotive fireman . He left the job because "the smell of the diesels drove me out when they took over from steam". In 1958, Brown

1360-556: The Piccadilly label in 1962–63 with " A Picture of You ", which reached number one on the NME charts (the main chart of the day); "It Only Took A Minute", and "That's What Love Will Do". Piccadilly's release of Brown's "Crazy Mixed Up Kid" in April 1961 was the label's first single. Brown's recording band was a collection of session musicians , and was named the Bruvvers by Jack Good, to give Brown

1428-774: The Village Pump Folk Festival for medical reasons. Due to headline the Friday night of the event taking place from 25 July, he was replaced by Peatbog Faeries . Brown was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to music in the 2009 Birthday Honours . Brown married Victoria Mary Haseman, a singer with both the Vernons Girls and the Breakaways , who then became known as Vicki Brown . Latterly

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1496-471: The 100 greatest guitarists of all time. The Very Best of Eddie Cochran was released by EMI Records on June 2, 2008. On September 27, 2010, the mayor of Bell Gardens, California , declared October 3, 2010, to be "Eddie Cochran Day" to celebrate the famous musician who began his career when living in that city. On June 10, 2022, Cochran's hometown of Albert Lea, Minnesota renamed James Street to Eddie Cochran Street in his honor. On May 23, 2023, Cochran

1564-518: The 1950s, both lyrically and musically. The song, released by Liberty recording no. 55144, charted at number 8 in 1958. Originally, Cochran toured with The Kelly Four as his backing band, guitarist Mike Deasy , saxophonist Mike Henderson, bassist Dave Shriver , and drummer Gene Riggio . They were known as The Hollywood Swingers, a reference to Dick D'Agostin 's band. The line-up of Cochran's touring band would change over time, with saxophonist Jim Seals and bassist Connie 'Guybo' Smith , and

1632-539: The 1959 hit song "Somethin' Else" with Eddie's brother Bill Cochran. Sheeley had been romantically interested in Cochran for two years, seemingly unrequited. Originally brunette, she dyed her hair blonde and spent money on a new wardrobe, in an attempt to impress Cochran. In 1958, after attending a New Year's Eve party hosted by Cochran in New York , the couple started dating. They were secretly engaged by 1960, and were planning

1700-424: The Balcony". For the album, Cochran worked with manager and songwriter Jerry Capehart , and wrote the songs "Completely Sweet", "Undying Love", "When I'm Mad", and Cochran original "One Kiss". In 1958, Cochran seemed to find his stride in the famous teenage anthem " Summertime Blues " (co-written with Jerry Capehart). With this song, Cochran was established as one of the most important influences on rock and roll in

1768-737: The Beach Boys , Led Zeppelin , the White Stripes , the Sex Pistols , Sid Vicious , Rush , Simple Minds , George Thorogood , Guitar Wolf , Alan Jackson , the Move , David Bowie , Johnny Hallyday and U2 . It was because Paul McCartney knew the chords and words to " Twenty Flight Rock " that he became a member of the Beatles . On July 6, 1957, McCartney met John Lennon at the St. Peter's Church and performed

1836-474: The Big Bopper , were killed in a plane crash while on tour on February 3, 1959. Cochran's friends and family later said that he was badly shaken by their deaths, and he developed a morbid premonition that he also would die young. Shortly after their deaths, Cochran recorded a song (written by disc jockey Tommy Dee) in tribute to them, " Three Stars ". He was anxious to give up life on the road and spend his time in

1904-445: The Cochran Brothers and began performing together. They recorded a few singles for Ekko Records that were fairly successful and helped to establish them as a performing act. Eddie Cochran also worked as a session musician and began writing songs, making a demo with Jerry Capehart , his future manager . In July 1956, Eddie Cochran's first "solo artist" single was released by Crest Records . It featured "Skinny Jim", now regarded as

1972-511: The West End stage alongside Dame Anna Neagle and has written an autobiography. In recent years he has again concentrated on recording and performing music, playing two tours of around 100 shows every year and releasing an album almost every year. Described by the Guinness Book of British Hit Singles & Albums as a "chirpy Cockney" (although he was born in Lincolnshire ), Brown was one of

2040-531: The Who for most of their career, until the death of bassist and vocalist John Entwistle in 2002, and is featured on their album Live at Leeds ). San Francisco Sound band Blue Cheer 's version of "Summertime Blues" was their only hit and signature song, and has been described as the first heavy metal song. Producer Terry Manning recorded a live version of " Somethin' Else " in concert, held inside Elvis Presley 's first house in Memphis . In 2019, he released

2108-567: The addition of pianist Jim Stivers . They were eventually joined by various members from Dick D'Agostin and The Swingers. In 1959, The Swingers line-up became muti-instrumentalist with pianist Dick D'Agostin, pianist Jim Stivers (briefly on bass), guitarist Larry D'Agostin , saxophonist Paul Kaufman , and drummer Gene Riggio. However, D'Agostin left and was called-up to enlist into the U.S. Army. Members from The Kelly Four returned, Deasy and Henderson, with Stivers and Riggio being accompanied by bassist Don Meyer (later replaced by Dave Shriver). This

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2176-601: The age of 21 in St Martin's Hospital, Bath, Somerset , after a car accident in Chippenham , Wiltshire , at the end of his British tour with Gene Vincent in April 1960. On April 16, after they had just performed at the Bristol Hippodrome , on their way to their next venue, Vincent, Cochran and the songwriter Sharon Sheeley were involved in a high-speed traffic accident in a private-hire taxi. The other two passengers survived with major injuries, but Cochran, who had been thrown from

2244-504: The airport, "You know, Shari, I've got a queer feeling that Fate’s not going to let us [be together]. Something awful is going to happen— I can feel it." Martin was convicted of dangerous driving, fined £50 (and in default of payment six months' imprisonment), and disqualified from driving for 15 years. His driving disqualification was lifted on May 7, 1968, after the judge at Bristol Assizes determined that Martin "had suffered considerable financial hardship". The car and other items from

2312-603: The arena section (nine shows) of their UK tour in late 2010, and he continued to tour throughout 2011. A triple DVD and CD set of the latter tour was released of his show at the Liverpool Philharmonic . In November 2011 Mojo ' s album Harrison Covered , released to mark the tenth anniversary of George Harrison's death, included Brown's recording of the Harrison's "That's the Way It Goes". in 2014 Brown pulled out of

2380-513: The base of the skull. Martin did not sustain significant injuries. Vincent and Sheeley returned to the United States after the accident. Cochran's body was flown home, and after a funeral service was buried on April 25, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Cypress, California . In August 1960, Sheeley told Photoplay magazine , that Cochran said to her on his last day, just before entering the taxi to

2448-457: The basis of his live sets ever since. In the 1980s, Brown presented a daytime quiz show on Granada TV called Square One ; its success led him to recording a pilot for the prime time game show The Price Is Right but ATV selected Leslie Crowther for the full-time presenting role when the series launched. He also hosted Show Me , an early evening game show produced by Anglia Television and aired on ITV for one series in 1987, and made

2516-509: The bill, they were accompanied by British acts Billy Fury , Joe Brown , Vince Eager , and Tony Sheridan . At the beginning of the tour, Cochran first performed a memorable show in Ipswich , Suffolk at the cinema venue Ipswich Gaumont . Cochran was backed by Marty Wilde 's band The Wildcats throughout the 1960 tour, exposing the British audience to live American rock 'n' roll. Georgie Fame , then

2584-666: The charts in the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom in 1960. He remained popular in the United States and United Kingdom through the late 1950s and early 1960s, and more of his records were posthumous hits, such as "My Way", " Weekend ", and "Nervous Breakdown". Throughout his music career, Cochran made a few television appearances. On October 22, 1957 in Portland , Oregon , Cochran appeared on KPTV 's High Time , hosted by Gene Brendler, and sang "Am I Blue?". During late 1957, Cochran

2652-402: The collision caused the left rear passenger door to open, and Cochran was ejected from the vehicle, sustaining a massive traumatic brain injury from blunt force trauma to the skull or a cerebral contusion . The road was dry, and the weather was good, but the vehicle was later determined to be travelling at an excessive speed. No other vehicle was involved in the incident. The occupants of

2720-405: The crash were impounded at the local police station until a coroner's inquest could be held. David Harman, a police cadet at the station, who would later become known as Dave Dee of the band Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich , is said to have played on Cochran's Gretsch 6120 guitar while it was held at the station. There is a plaque marking the site of the car crash on Rowden Hill. There

2788-465: The following year, Eddie began a song-writing career with Jerry Capehart . His first success came when he performed the song " Twenty Flight Rock " in the film The Girl Can't Help It , starring Jayne Mansfield . Soon afterward, he signed a recording contract with Liberty Records and his first record for the label, " Sittin' in the Balcony ", rose to number 18 on the Billboard charts . Cochran died at

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2856-470: The identity of having his own backing band for record releases. It was in 1962, when he needed a band to tour with him, that 'Joe Brown and the Bruvvers' was cemented, containing two members of the Spacemen, brothers Tony and Pete Oakman, who had also remained with him in the "Boy Meets Girls" band. Brown was voted 'Top UK Vocal Personality' in the 1962 NME magazine poll. During the 1960s he appeared in

2924-607: The original artists managed by the early rock impresario and manager Larry Parnes . He is highly regarded in the music business as a "musician's musician" who "commands respect and admiration from a wide spectrum of artists". Brown was born in Swarby , Lincolnshire . His family moved to London when he was two and ran the Sultan public house in Grange Road, Plaistow , then in Essex , now part of

2992-439: The other passengers in the vehicle were Sharon Sheeley , Patrick Tompkins (the tour manager, 29 years old), and George Martin (the 19-year-old taxi driver). At about 11:50 p.m. that night, Martin lost control of the vehicle, which crashed into a concrete lamppost at Rowden Hill in Chippenham . At the moment of impact, Cochran (who was seated in the center of the back seat) threw himself over Sheeley to shield her. The force of

3060-577: The plaque and install a brand new "Three Steps to Heaven" base at the Chippenham crash site. While they were preparing to board their taxi, Vincent and Cochran rebuffed musician Tony Sheridan 's request to ride along with them, resulting in Sheridan's avoiding involvement in the accident. A posthumous album, My Way , was released in 1964. Cochran was a prolific performer, and the British label Rockstar Records has released more of his music posthumously than

3128-444: The public. The youngest of her three daughters, Charlotte, known as Charlie, is a tomboy. Their loyal assistant, Joe, is in love with Charlie. When he learns he has won a fortune on the football pools , he conceals the fact from his employers. In the meantime, her mother is hoping for an engagement between Charlie and an American millionaire. In a comic moment (a parody of Cinderella ), Charlie has to return her hired evening gown, and

3196-459: The radio. In 1952, Cochran's family moved to Bell Gardens, California . As his guitar playing improved, Cochran formed a band with two friends from his junior high school. In January 1955, Cochran dropped out of Bell Gardens High School in his first year to become a professional musician. During a show featuring many performers at an American Legion hall, Cochran met Hank Cochran , a songwriter. Although they were not related, they recorded as

3264-499: The rest of the guests at the ball also decide to cavort in their underwear. Joe Brown (singer) Joseph Roger Brown MBE (born 13 May 1941) is an English musician. As a rock and roll singer and guitarist, he has performed for more than six decades. He was a stage and television performer in the late 1950s and has primarily been a recording star since the early 1960s. He has made six films, presented specialist radio series for BBC Radio 2 , appeared on

3332-528: The spoken lyrics about Valens and Holly. In 1987, Cochran was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame . His pioneering contribution to the genre of rockabilly has also been recognized by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame . Several of his songs have been re-released since his death, such as "C'mon Everybody", which was a number 14 hit in 1988 in the UK. Rolling Stone magazine ranked him number 84 on its 2003 list of

3400-464: The studio making music, thereby reducing the chance of suffering a similar fatal accident while touring. Financial responsibilities, however, required that Cochran continue to perform live, and that led to his acceptance of an offer to tour the United Kingdom in 1960. Organized and promoted by Larry Parnes , Cochran and Gene Vincent toured the United Kingdom from January through to April 1960. On

3468-589: The tribute concert Concert for George , held on the first anniversary of his death. Brown played guitar whilst singing " Here Comes the Sun ", mandolin on " That's The Way It Goes ," and ukulele on the closing number, " I'll See You in My Dreams ". Brown still performs and makes occasional television appearances. In 2005, he co-wrote a musical, Don't You Rock Me Daddio , with songwriter Roger Cook , while in December 2006, he

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3536-461: The vehicle were all taken to Chippenham Community Hospital and later transferred to St. Martin's Hospital in Bath . Cochran never regained consciousness and died, aged 21, at 4:10 p.m. the following day – Easter Sunday. Sheeley suffered injuries to her back and thigh, Vincent suffered a fractured collarbone and severe injuries to his legs, and Tompkins sustained facial injuries and a possible fracture of

3604-485: The vehicle, suffered serious brain injuries and died the next day. Though Cochran's best-known songs were released during his lifetime, more of his songs were released posthumously. In 1987, Cochran was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame . His songs have been recorded by a wide variety of recording artists. Paul McCartney himself chose Cochran's " Twenty Flight Rock " as his audition piece, assured to impress John Lennon by his performance of it, which he did and

3672-458: Was a brief interview segment on the show, and Cochran was asked about his prediction for the future of rock 'n' roll music. On October 10, 1959, he appeared on The Dick Clark Show ( Dick Clark's Saturday Night Beech-Nut ), and performed "Somethin' Else" and "Sittin' in the Balcony". I think actually rock 'n' roll will be here for quite sometime. But I don't think it's going be rock 'n' roll as we know it today...I think it has been around for

3740-413: Was an American rock and roll musician. His songs, such as " Twenty Flight Rock ", " Summertime Blues ", " C'mon Everybody " and " Somethin' Else ", captured teenage frustration and desire in the mid-1950s and early 1960s. Cochran experimented with multitrack recording , distortion techniques, and overdubbing , even on his earliest singles. Cochran played the guitar, piano, bass, and drums. His image as

3808-442: Was announced that Kristy Bell's documentary was in the works, titled Don't Forget Me. Another documentary film titled The Bell Gardens Rocker was also in production. Cochran's life is chronicled in several publications, including Don't Forget Me: The Eddie Cochran Story , by Julie Mundy and Darrel Higham ( ISBN   0-8230-7931-7 ), and Three Steps to Heaven , by Bobby Cochran ( ISBN   0-634-03252-6 ). Cochran

3876-448: Was each day on the tour. However, their tour ended abruptly. Not quite as long as Gene [Vincent]. I'll be here until April 17th, and then I go home for seven days, and then I'm back near the end of April and stay here for ten more weeks. Cochran dated singer-songwriter Sharon Sheeley . As a songwriter, Sheeley worked in the music business and for manager Jerry Capehart. She wrote " Love Again " and "Cherished Memories" for Cochran, and

3944-512: Was hired as a member of Lennon's skiffle group The Quarrymen , which later was renamed The Beatles . Cochran was born on October 3, 1938, in Albert Lea, Minnesota , to Alice and Frank R. Cochran. He was of Scottish descent. Cochran's parents were from Oklahoma. Cochran took music lessons in school but quit the band to play drums. Additionally, rather than taking piano lessons, he began learning guitar, playing country and other music he heard on

4012-596: Was honored with a blue plaque in Bristol , South West England , at the Bristol Hippodrome venue, the last place Cochran performed on his ill-fated tour in 1960. In 1963, pop star Heinz Burt and producer Joe Meek paid tribute to Cochran with the song " Just Like Eddie " which became a top five chart hit. In 1986, there was a planned biopic film titled Summertime Blues: The Eddie Cochran Story , produced by Cassian Elwes and starring Rob Lowe as Cochran. D'Agostin

4080-545: Was involved in the pre-production stage, but the film was never made. Played by actor Jerry Zaremba, Cochran appeared in the 1978 biopic film The Buddy Holly Story , directed by Steve Rash . Cochran was played by Brian Setzer of Stray Cats in the 1987 Ritchie Valens biopic La Bamba . There have been two documentary films made on Eddie Cochran's life by the BBC, Three Steps to Heaven (aired on November 30, 1982 BBC Arena ), and Cherished Memories (2001 BBC). In 2022, It

4148-746: Was on the Biggest Show of Stars for '57 tour with Buddy Holly and The Crickets , Fats Domino , Chuck Berry , The Everly Brothers , Buddy Knox , Frankie Lymon , and Paul Anka , among others. In November 1958, Cochran performed on American Bandstand , and The Dick Clark Show ( Dick Clark's Saturday Night Beech-Nut ), in which he played his hit song "C'mon Everybody". On February 7, 1959, Cochran performed live on Town Hall Party with Dick D'Agostin and The Swingers. He played "C'mon, Everybody", "Have I Told You Lately That I Love You", "Don't Blame It On Me", "Summertime Blues", "School Days", Gene Autry 's " Be Honest With Me ", and "Money Honey". There

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4216-408: Was one of the first rock-and-roll artists to write his own songs and overdub tracks. He is also credited with being one of the first to use an unwound third string to "bend" notes up a whole tone—an innovation (imparted to UK guitarist Joe Brown, who secured much session work as a result) that has since become an essential part of the standard rock guitar vocabulary. Cochran was well known for playing

4284-583: Was one of three guest hosts of Sounds of the '60s on BBC Radio 2 during the absence of host Brian Matthew , having already presented two series on rock and roll for the same station. In 2008, Brown's 50th anniversary celebrations included a UK gold album for sales over 100,000 copies of Joe Brown – The Very Best Of , a 37-date spring tour, an all-star concert at the Royal Albert Hall with Mark Knopfler , Jools Holland , Dennis Locorriere , Dave Edmunds , Sam Brown , Chas & Dave and others, and

4352-494: Was released during his life. The company is still looking for unpublished songs. One of his posthumous releases was " Three Stars ", a tribute to J.P. Richardson, better known as the Big Bopper , and Cochran's friends Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens , who had all died in a plane crash just one year earlier. Written just hours after the tragedy by disc jockey Tommy Dee, it was recorded by Cochran two days later (Dee recorded his own version several weeks later). His voice broke during

4420-474: Was revived in London in 1986 starring Paul Nicholas (Joe), Lisa Hull and later Bonnie Langford (Charlie Hadwell), Cyd Charisse (Lady Hadwell), Nicholas Parsons (Nicholas Wainwright), Dora Bryan (Kay Connor) and Mark Wynter (Jack Connor), running for six months at the Victoria Palace Theatre . Lady Hadwell, the widow of an aristocrat, is struggling to make ends meet by opening her home to

4488-570: Was spotted by television producer Jack Good who hired him as lead guitarist in the orchestra of his new TV series, Boy Meets Girls . During this period, he backed a number of US musicians such as Gene Vincent and Eddie Cochran on their UK tours. Brown signed a management agreement with Larry Parnes . Parnes attempted to change Brown's stage name to 'Elmer Twitch', a story which Brown still refers to on occasion during his live sets. Brown signed to Decca Records . He charted with " The Darktown Strutters' Ball " in 1960, and had UK Top 10 hits on

4556-405: Was the last line-up of Cochran's touring band, returning to the name of The Kelly Four. Cochran starred in his last film Go, Johnny, Go! (1959). In January 1960, Cochran recorded his last session at Gold Star Studios . His brief music career included a few more hits, such as " C'mon, Everybody ", " Somethin' Else ", " Teenage Heaven ", and " Three Steps to Heaven ", which posthumously topped

4624-560: Was written by other songwriters (in this case John D. Loudermilk ). "Twenty Flight Rock" was written by AMI staff writer Ned Fairchild (a pen name—her real name is Nelda Fairchild). Fairchild, who was not a rock and roll performer, merely provided the initial form of the song; the co-writing credit reflects Cochran's major changes and contributions to the final product. In the summer of 1957, Liberty Records issued Cochran's only studio album released during his lifetime, Singin' to My Baby . The album included John D. Loudermilk's "Sittin' in

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