Albert Lean Bob Olson's 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air was on display in downtown Albert Lea for Friday's cruise-in as a part of Eddie Cochran Weekend. - Colleen Harrison/Albert Lea Tribune

Cars are a big part of Eddie Cochran weekend, with the cruise-in Friday and the car show and cruise Saturday. - Colleen Harrison/Albert Lea Tribune

Eddie Cochran Weekend committee chairman Jerry Monson said with the exception of rainy weekends, the festivities typically bring around 200 cars to town. - Colleen Harrison/Albert Lea Tribune

Eddie Cochran was a musician and performer born in Albert Lea in 1938. He is known for his contributions to rock ‘n’ roll, country and rhythm and blues. He died in 1960 at the age of 21 when the taxi taking him to Heathrow Airport crashed. - Colleen Harrison/Albert Lea Tribune

Eddie Cochran Weekend committee chairman Jerry Monson said with the exception of rainy weekends, the festivities typically bring around 200 cars to town. - Colleen Harrison/Albert Lea Tribune

Cars are a big part of Eddie Cochran weekend, with the cruise-in Friday and the car show and cruise Saturday. - Colleen Harrison/Albert Lea Tribune