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Eddie Cochran

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Eddie Cochran

Cover of Genii (1943)
Born?
DiedFebruary 19, 1976
Flourished1940s

Eddie Cochran (?-1976) was a comedy magician, assisted by his wife Nadyne, who toured with the USO during World War II.[1][2]

Biography

Cochran started in show business at the age of twelve as a saxophonist. He and his blind brother organized a band in St. Louis, playing at local dances.

Cochran was later taught to dance by his sister and they toured the country as a dance team. He also performed as a Master of Ceremonies and remained for almost two years at a leading theater in Oakland, California.[3]

He eventually left a successful magic career, to become a picture and radio agent in Hollywood. He started representing Milo and Roger around 1929.[4][5][6]

References

  1. Cover, Tops, June 1943
  2. Cover Genii 1944 November
  3. Cover Genii 1943 January
  4. Genii 1947 September, page 17
  5. Obit, Genii 1976 March
  6. http://eddiecochranrecords.blogspot.com/2013_10_01_archive.html