Wayne Cochran
Wayne Cochran (born May 10, 1939 in Thomaston , Georgia , † November 21, 2017 in Miramar , Florida ) was an American soul singer.
Life
His musical career began in 1955 with the formation of his first band. After moving to Macon , Georgia, and after numerous membership changes, he became known as Wayne Cochran & the CC Riders. Influenced by James Brown and his extensive tours, he bought a bus and went on tour. They performed throughout the south and southwest of the United States before settling in Miami and becoming the Barn's (aka The House of Soul) house band. Wayne Cochran also became known for his unusual stage clothes and eye-catching hairstyle.
He recorded the first record in 1959. Others followed, in which female first names were often in the title (Liza Jane, Linda Lu, Cindy Marie). The best known number he wrote and recorded was Last Kiss, but his own interpretation was unsuccessful; only in the version by J. Frank Wilson & the Cavaliers did it reach number 2 on the pop charts.
His excessive touring and singing in the highest notes made his voice disappear more and more. After great personal difficulties, he became a resurrected Christian in 1981 and was then a preacher in Miami. On July 26th and August 1st, 2001 Wayne Cochran & the CC Riders performed together again in Miami and Hollywood, Florida, respectively.
Discography
- Wayne Cochran! 1967; Chess Records
- Alive & Well & Living .... In A Bitch Of A World 1970; King Records
- High & Ridin '1970; King Records
- Cochran 1972; Epic Records
- The White Knight of Soul 1959–72: Get Down With It! 2005; Raven Records
Web links
- Wayne Cochran in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Wayne Cochran at Allmusic (English)
- Wayne Cochran at Discogs (English)
- Wayne Cochran & the CC Riders - CC Rider on Paste Music
Individual evidence
- ↑ Wayne Cochran, Singer With High Energy and Big Hair, Dies at 78 , New York Times , accessed November 28, 2017
- ↑ Wayne Cochran, who went from soul rocker to soul-saving minister, dies at 78 , Miami Herald , accessed November 23, 2017
- ↑ https://www.allmusic.com/artist/mn0000200988
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Cochran, Wayne |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American R&B and soul singer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 10, 1939 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Thomaston , Georgia |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 21, 2017 |
| Place of death | Miramar , Florida |