- He sang a song entitled "Three Stars" in 1959 to mourn the death of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson (The Big Bopper), and he, himself, died only a year and two months later.
- His guitar style was a major influence on his nephew Bobby Cochran, who went on to have a successful career in music and regularly honors Eddie's catalog in concert. Bobby recently formed the rock 'n' roll band Somethin' Else! as a tribute to Eddie's legacy.
- Posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.
- Cover versions of his song "Summertime Blues" became successful hits for Blue Cheer in 1968 and The Who in 1970.
- Following his untimely death, he was interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Cypress, Orange County, California.
- How Sharon Sheeley met Eddie formed the basis of one of a series of wildly successful television commercials for Levi's 501 jeans in the mid-1980s. As was to happen with the other commercial's soundtracks, to coincide with this commercial, Eddie's single, "C'mon Everybody" was re-released.
- His fatal car accident occurred in Chippenham, Wiltshire. Eddie Cochran passed away in Bath, Somerset without regaining consciousness.
- Was said to be devastated by the loss of his good friend, Buddy Holly.
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