Eddie Cochran

Eddie Cochran was a popular musician in the early days of rock and roll. While limited commercially, he was important in rock's history. His hit Summertime Blues was successfully covered by The Who and stoner band Blue Cheer, the latter of which is considered an important development in metal. Cochran had three hit singles. Other artists who have covered him include Bruce Springsteen, Van Halen, and Tom Petty. He is a member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. He was one of the first rock and roll songwriters and one of the first to use an overdub. He also pioneered using an unwound third string in order to bend notes up a whole tone.