Bobby Cochran (born 1950) is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He has worked with many bands, including Steppenwolf,

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's band Bobby and the Midnites. He was inducted into The international Rockabilly Hall of Fame along with his uncle, Eddie Cochran, at the same time, July 1, 2017.

Biography

The international Rockabilly Hall of Fame has inducted Bobby Cochran, and Eddie Cochran, at the same time, July 1, 2017. The president thinks it's the first time it's ever happened that two family members have been inducted on the same day. Bobby Cochran has authored ''Three Steps to Heaven: The Eddie Cochran Story'' with Susan Van Hecke. More recently Cochran formed Somethin' Else!, a new band with Brian Hodgson and Mike Bell. They toured in Europe in 2016. He is the nephew of musician

Eddie Cochran Ray Edward Cochran (; October 3, 1938 – April 17, 1960) was an American rock and roll musician. Cochran's songs, such as "Twenty Flight Rock", "Summertime Blues", " C'mon Everybody" and " Somethin' Else", captured teenage frustration and desire ...

Discography

Bobby Cochran has contributed to albums by many different musical artists. Below is a partial discography. *''

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'' – Steppenwolf – 1974 *''

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'' – Steppenwolf – 1975 *'' Skullduggery'' – Steppenwolf – 1975 *'' Bobby and the Midnites'' – Bobby and the Midnites – 1981 *''

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'' – Bobby and the Midnights – 1984 *''Private Edition'' – Bobby Cochran – 1998

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External links

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Bobby Cochran Interview – NAMM Oral History Library (2009/2019)
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