All the current funds which were contributed to the Eddie Cochran Memorial Trust Fund, will now be transfered to the Association of Friends of St Martin’s Hospital, Clara Cross Lane, Bath BA2 5RP.

It is very remarkable that Eddie’s fans have over the years continued to support this hospital, when on April 17, 1960, some nine doctors fought to save his life

In future any donations in memory of this star should be sent to Mrs. Rachel Watkins, honorary treasurer, The Association of Friends of St. Martin’s Hospital, 17 Mountain Ash, Weston Park East, Bath BA1 2UU.

Apart from the Eddie Cochran Memorial Stone, there is also a Memorial Plaque next to the sundial at the back of the old chapel where his wooden oak casket was placed after this star ran out of time.

Still available is a double CD album of Eddie Cochran titled “C’mon Everybody” featuring 64 outstanding tracks on Jasmine Records, JASCD 548. Mono: Also released in America.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you once again for your kind support to this hospital. Your help is much appreciated.

Below is more information about the memorial:

A memorial stone to commemorate Eddie Cochran can be found in the grounds of St Martin’s Hospital in Bath.

Eddie Cochran (Oct. 3, 1938-April 17, 1960), was a top 1950s American rock ’n’ roll star with famous hits such as “C’mon Everybody,” “Somethin’ Else” and “Summertime Blues.”

Cochran died tragically in April 1960 following a road accident whilst traveling on the A4 near Chippenham at the end of a 13-week tour of the United Kingdom. He was taken to St. Martin’s Hospital on April 17 and passed away the following afternoon of head injuries. He was aged 21 and his last record was “Three Steps to Heaven,” which was his only No. 1 record in the U.K.

The memorial stone was restored in 2010 (on the 50th anniversary of his death) and can be found in the old chapel grounds at St Martin’s Hospital. A memorial plaque can also be found next to the sundial at the back of the old chapel.

 

Peter Morgan

designer

of the memorial stone

Bath, England, U.K.