Wayne Cochran
Wayne Cochran | |
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Cochran in 1969 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Talvin Wayne Cochran |
| Also known as | White Knight of Soul |
| Born | May 10, 1939 Thomaston, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | November 21, 2017 (aged 78) Miramar, Florida, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, record producer, preacher |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Labels | Chess Records, King Records, Epic Records, Raven Records |
| Formerly of | Wayne Cochran and the C.C. Riders, Jaco Pastorius |
| Website | Official website of Wayne Cochran & The C.C. Riders |
Talvin Wayne Cochran (May 10, 1939 – November 21, 2017) was an American singer, known for his outlandish outfits and platinum blond pompadour hairstyle. He was sometimes referred to as The White Knight of Soul. Cochran is best known today for writing the song "Last Kiss", which he performed with the C.C. Riders.