The vibe fit any summer that followed, whether in Cochran’s original or the many cover versions by artists as varied as the Who, Blue Cheer, the Flying Lizards, Buck Owens and Rush. It was both a hit, ...
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- When rocker Eddie Cochran released "Summertime Blues" in August 1958, the concept of "the song of summer" was born. It had a catchy melody with a chugging beat and lyrics that ...