Wayne Cochran

Wayne Cochran
Cochran in 1969
Background information
Birth nameTalvin Wayne Cochran
Also known asWhite Knight of Soul
Born(1939-05-10)May 10, 1939
Thomaston, Georgia, U.S.
DiedNovember 21, 2017(2017-11-21) (aged 78)
Miramar, Florida, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, record producer, preacher
InstrumentVocals
LabelsChess Records, King Records, Epic Records, Raven Records
Formerly ofWayne Cochran and the C.C. Riders, Jaco Pastorius
WebsiteOfficial 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.