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Autralia 1957 - Roddy Jordan

'The full story of a rock 'n roll tour - Australia 1957'

by Roderick Jordan

 

private publishing, Australia 2011

 

396 Page book on the 1957 tour to Australia of Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent, Little Richard, Alis Lesley and Johnny O’Keefe. A Chapter on every concert, including the Cancelled Ones. The true story of the Little Richard Jewellery incident by two eyewitness reports. An Australian 78, 45 and EP Discography on all the overseas artists. A correct Itinerary for the first time. Many photos both published (upgrades) and a few unpublished or not seen for over 50 years. Many myths dismissed. Australian Sheet Music (or lack of it). The Proposed Cochran Second Australian Tour (1960) and Many other interesting items.

 

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'Things Do Go Wrong - Eddie, Gene And The UK Tour'

by Spencer Leigh

Finbarr International, Folkestone, Kent, UK - 2007

Tells the story of the 1960 rock 'n' roll tour starring Gene Vincent and Eddie Cochran

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'Things Do Go Wrong' by Spencer Leigh

'Gene Vincent and Eddie Cochran - Rock 'N' Roll Revolutionaries' by John Collis

'Gene Vincent and Eddie Cochran - Rock 'n' Roll Revolutionairies'

by John Collis

Virgin Books, London, UK - 2004

Based around the UK tour of 1960 you get the full biographies of Gene and Eddie


'Three Steps To Heaven - The Eddie Cochran Story'

by Bobby Cochran with Susan van Hecke

Hal Leonard Corporation, USA - july 2003

Biography on Eddie by his nephew Bobby Cochran


Click here to go to the website dedicated to the book

'Three Steps To Heaven' by Bobby Cochran with Susan Van Hecke


'Race With The Devil - Gene Vincent's Live In The Fast lane' by Susan Van Hecke

'Race With The Devil - Gene Vincent's Live In The Fast lane'

by Susan van Hecke

St. Martin's Press, New York, USA - august 2001

Read about the friendship between Gene and Eddie and how the accident that killed Eddie haunted Gene for the rest of his live


'Don't Forget Me - The Eddie Cochran Story'

by Julie Mundy & Darrel Higham

Billboard Books, New York, USA - 2001 (first US printing)

The first and best book written about Eddie Cochran

'Don't Forget Me - The Eddie Cochran Story' by Julie Mundy and Darrel Higham (US edition)


'Don't Forget Me - The Eddie Cochran Story' by Julie Mundy and Darrel Higham (UK edition)

'Don't Forget Me - The Eddie Cochran Story'

by Julie Mundy & Darrel Higham

Mainstream Publishing Company, Edinburgh, UK - 2000

The first and best book written about Eddie Cochran


'Three Steps To Heaven - Eddie Cochran's Last Tour'

compiled by John Firminger - october 1998

Story's and articles/clippings from Eddie's last tour in the United Kingdom

'Three Steps To Heaven - Eddie Cochran's Last Tour' compiled by John Firminger


'The Legend Continues' by Alan Clark

Eddie Cochran

The Legend Continues

Compiled and designed by Alan Clark

The National Rock 'n' Roll Archives - 1994


 

'Hot Songs - Cochran Holly'

edited by Peter Foss

International Music Publications, England - 1993

11 songs for piano vocal with chord symbols

'Hot Songs - Cochran Holly' edited by Peter Foss

'The Essential Eddie Cochran' compiled by Peter Evans

The Essential Eddie Cochran

Wise Publications, England - 1991

Compiled by Peter Evans

Newly arranged for piano/vocal with guitar chord boxes


Eddie Cochran - Never To Be Forgotten

expanded edition of 'A Tribute to Eddie Cochran'

Compiled and designed by Alan Clark

The National Rock 'n' Roll Archives - 1991

'Eddie Cochran - Never To Be Forgotten' compiled by Alan Clark

 

'A Tribute to Eddie Cochran - Never To Be Forgotten' compiled by Alan Clark

A Tribute to Eddie Cochran

Never To Be Forgotten

Compiled and designed by Alan Clark

The National Rock 'n' Roll Archives - 1991


'Raised On Rock 'n' Roll - Eddie Cochran / Buddy Holly'

edited by Peter Foss

International Music Publications, England - 1988

11 songs for piano vocal with chord symbols

'Raised On Rock 'n' Roll - Eddie Cochran / Buddy Holly' edited by Peter Foss


'The Eddie Cochran Story' by Rob Finnis

'The Eddie Cochran Story'

by Rob Finnis (booklet that comes with the Eddie Cochran Boxset) - 1988

Excellent essay, includes a discography by Derek Glenister


Eddie Cochran

text by John Collis

Wise Publications, England - 1981

Bibliography, Discography and the music to 19 songs

'Eddie Cochran' by John Collis


'Eddie Cochran Memories'

Eddie Cochran Memories

Edition Horus, France - 1979


 

Somethin' Else - A Tribute To Eddie Cochran

Edited by Eddie Muir & Tony Scott

A.V.R.R.A.S. Publication, England - April 1979

Booklet with a biography, a discography and lots of stories

'Somethin' Else - A Tribute To Eddie Cochran' edited by Eddie Muir and Tony Scott

There is more Eddie Cochran in print, to be continued ...

   

Acknowledgements: Gilles Vignal for the scan of Eddie Cochran Memories