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Eddie Cochran Doc: Rock Legends Tell His Story
22 Jan
Summary
- New documentary 'Don't Forget Me' honors Eddie Cochran.
- Kiefer Sutherland was nearly cast as Cochran in a biopic.
- Cochran's hits include 'Summertime Blues' and 'Twenty Flight Rock'.
Six decades after his untimely death, the first official documentary about rock pioneer Eddie Cochran, titled 'Don't Forget Me,' is set to be released. The film promises to recount the story of the influential musician who died at the age of 21.
A remarkable lineup of A-list rock talent, including Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, Roger Daltrey, and Alice Cooper, have contributed exclusive on-camera interviews for the documentary.
Interestingly, actor Kiefer Sutherland was once in talks to portray Cochran in a biographical film, as detailed in an advance clip from 'Don't Forget Me.' Sutherland expressed admiration for Cochran's creative and musical ground-breaking at such a young age.
Cochran, born in Minnesota, made his mark from 1956 until his tragic death on April 17, 1960, following a car accident in England. His lasting contributions to music include enduring classics like "Twenty Flight Rock," "C'Mon Everybody," and the chart-topping "Summertime Blues."
