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Eddie Cochran
| Eddie Cochran | |
 Cover of Genii (1943) | |
| Born | ? |
|---|---|
| Died | February 19, 1976 |
| Flourished | 1940s |
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]
References
- ↑ Cover, Tops, June 1943
- ↑ Cover Genii 1944 November
- ↑ Cover Genii 1943 January
- ↑ Genii 1947 September, page 17
- ↑ Obit, Genii 1976 March