Soul Singer, Wayne Cochran dies at 78 after brief battle with cancer
Famous soul singer, Wayne Cochran best known for his towering white
pompadour haircut, wild outfits and signature song "Last Kiss," died in
Florida at the age 78.
Cochran's son confirmed to the Miami Herald that the "White Knight of
Soul," who made a name for himself with his outrageous stage antics
before giving it all up to become an ordained minister in Miami, passed
after a battle with cancer.
Born Talvin Wayne Cochran on May 10, 1939, in Thomaston, Georgia, the
singer was inspired by such classic soul showmen as James Brown and
Otis Redding, playing in bands as a teen and later famously influencing
Elvis Presley with his gravelly voice, high-energy performances and
flashy stage attire.
Launching his career in the 1950s, Cochran blended rockabilly and
country sounds and by 21 penned the song that would become his lasting
legacy: "Last Kiss." Cochran released the tragic story song about a
doomed love affair, a car crash and a final wish from a dying lover in
1961, but it was a pair of covers that made the track famous years
later.
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