Bobby
Cochran, lead guitarist, singer, writer and producer, was influenced at an early
age by his uncle Eddie Cochran. At thirteen he set his aim on becoming a master
guitarist and went on to work with many prominent groups, including Steppenwolf,
The Flying Burrito Bros. and Leon Russell. He then joined forces with Bob Weir
(Grateful Dead), Billy Cobham (Mahavishnu Orchestra), Alphonso Johnson (Weather
Report), Kenny Gradney (Little Feat), and Dave Garland (Righteous Brothers,
Paul Williams) to form Bobby and the Midnites (available on Columbia and Arista
Records). Bobby's writing and production work has encompassed motion pictures,
videos, television and records. He proudly produced Adrian Legg's albums "Fingers
and Thumbs", "Waiting for a dancer", "Mrs. Crowe's Blue
Waltz" and "Guitar for Mortals". The last two each won "Best
Acoustic Guitar Album of the Year" for their respective years in Guitar
Player Magazine. Bobby recently worked with “Burrito Deluxe.” This all star
band had a unique musical heritage. Combining the talents of “Sneaky” Pete Kleinow
(Flying Burrito Bros.), Garth Hudson (The Band), Jeff “Stick” Davis (Amazing
Rhythm Aces. These World Class Legends of Rock and Country, brought the very
best of Americana Music to Audiences around the world.
You
can soon catch Bobby with a new project Called ROCK - IT, featuring BILLY BREMNER
(Dave Edmunds, Nick Lowe & Rockpile, The Refreshments), PETER BARON (Albert
Lee & Hogan's Heroes, Renaissance), BRIAN HODGSON (Albert Lee & Hogan's
Heroes, Matchbox), and BOBBY COCHRAN. Bobby is currently working with Anstsy
McClain and the Trailerpark Troubadours, one of Americas most clever, intellectual,
and emotionally moving entertainment experiences. Some of you may have had the
pleasure of experiencing Bobby's latest venture into the world of Fingerstyle
Acoustic work. Bobby has finally debuted his amazing style, in concert, at Eddie
Mattingly's , "Acoustic master's series", in Elizabeth town, Kentucky.
look for a CD soon! In addition to his stage and studio work, Bobby has held
guitar clinics in Europe, Japan and the U.S……….and along the way he has helped
design and develop the guitars and effects he uses. A veteran studio and concert
musician, Bobby’s been compared to some of the greatest guitarists in the world,
such as, Jimi Hendrix, Danny Gatton, Duane Allman, Albert lee, and Eric Clapton.
Cochran's lead work has moved critics and peers to comment "….Exhilarating"….He's
one of the 12 best guitarists in the country"…."His playing glistens
with spontaneity" …. "Brilliant!".... “Blistering Rock and Roll!”….”World
Class Blues!"...."Lyrical, like a bird singing!” Experience why the
audiences of today prefer the warmth and involvement of live entertainment with
The Bobby Cochran Band.