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Title
Memorial to Eddie Cochran (1938–1960)
Date
2018
Medium
metal plaque on stone
Measurements
H 50 x W 75 x D 10 cm (E);
Plinth: H 100 x W 100 x D 30 cm (E)
Accession number
SN15_RJT_S041
Acquisition method
purchased by public subscription
Work type
Monument
Custodian
Chippehham Town Council
Work status
extant
Unveiling date
12th October 2018
Access
at all times
Inscription description
plaque: EDDIE COCHRAN / CHERISHED MEMORIES / 1938–1960; on the plinth steps: YOU KISS AND HOLD HER TIGHTLY / SHE FALLS IN LOVE WITH YOU / YOU FIND A GIRL YOU LOVE; on left-hand flower holder: Eddie Cochran / Cherished memories for all of / your fans / The Eddie Cochran Memorial Project; on right-hand flower holder: Eddie Cochran / Johnnie and Eddie / 1953–1954 First Love; on rear of memorial, marble plaque with photograph and inscription: Heavenly music filled the air / That very tragic day / Something seemed to be missing tho / So I heard the creator say: / "We need a master guitarist and singer / I know of but one alone. / His name is Eddie Cochran. / I think I'll call him home."