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Eddie Cochran: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Ray Edward Cochran
Born October 3, 1938 • Albert Lea • Minnesota
Died April 17, 1960 (aged 21) • near Chippenham • England
Awards And Honors Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1987)

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