STRICTLY LIMITED TO 1,000 COPIES WORLDWIDE
Eddie Cochran - The Complete Final Tour Experience – The Ultimate Collector's Collection
The complete Eddie Cochran experience includes:
- Expanded fifth anniversary collector's edition book with 15 additional pages and brand new cover.
- Nearly two hours of exclusive film, including interviews with Vince Eager and Dave Berry.
- More than 100 additional archive photographs and images.
- Eddie's Guitar Tricks Library, featuring exclusive video demonstrations by co-author Adrian McKenna.
- Certificate of Authenticity and bookmark.
- Premium gift-wrapping and exclusive digital archive access.
- FREE UK delivery with Royal Mail Tracked 24.
- International delivery available – postage calculated at checkout.
THE FINAL TOUR. RECONSTRUCTED IN EXTRAORDINARY DETAIL.
In January 1960, Eddie Cochran arrived in Britain alongside Gene Vincent for what would become one of rock 'n' roll's most celebrated tours.
For almost three months, they travelled the country, playing to thousands of young fans in what would become known as the UK's first pop package tour.
On 16 April, following the tour's final performance, Eddie left Bristol for London. He never made it.
This extraordinary collector's edition brings together the story of that final tour, the people who were there and exclusive archive material uncovered through years of research.
THE COMPLETE EDDIE COCHRAN EXPERIENCE
The expanded collector's edition book, nearly two hours of exclusive film, over 100 additional archive images and Eddie's Guitar Tricks Library.
Strictly limited to 1,000 copies worldwide.
£59.95 – FREE UK Royal Mail Tracked 24 delivery.
DISCOVER THE COMPLETE EDDIE COCHRAN EXPERIENCE
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THE EXTENDED COLLECTOR'S EDITION BOOK
The definitive account of Eddie's final UK tour, now expanded with 15 additional pages, new material and a brand-new cover. Limited to 1,000 copies worldwide.
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NEARLY TWO HOURS OF EXCLUSIVE FILM
Hear remarkable first-hand memories from the people that were there - including British stars Vince Eager and Dave Berry, alongside author interviews, original launch footage and more.
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100-PLUS ADDITIONAL ARCHIVE IMAGES
Explore rare photographs, documents and previously unseen material uncovered during years of research into Eddie's final tour.
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EDDIE’S GUITAR TRICKS LIBRARY
Watch co-author and professional musician Adrian McKenna demonstrate Eddie's legendary riffs, solos and guitar techniques.
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THE COMPLETE COLLECTOR’S PACKAGE
Beautifully presented in black tissue with a Certificate of Authenticity, welcome postcard, bookmark and exclusive digital archive access.
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ACCLAIMED BY THE MUSIC PRESS
The original book received a string of five-star reviews from the music press. This expanded edition brings together the acclaimed research and exclusive new content.
EXCLUSIVE MEMORIES FROM EDDIE'S FINAL TOUR
Vince Eager wasn't simply another performer on Eddie Cochran's final UK tour. He became a close friend, even taking Eddie and Gene Vincent home for tea at his parents' house in Grantham while they were on the road together. Vince was also one of the last people to see Eddie before the tragic accident that claimed his life.
Dave Berry was a young Sheffield music fan when Eddie Cochran and Gene Vincent arrived at the city's Gaumont Theatre in 1960. He attended the show and met both American stars, an experience he has never forgotten.
He went on to a string of hit records in the 1960s and still performs to this day.
Now, in exclusive filmed interviews created for this collector's edition, Vince and Dave share their personal memories of Eddie, Gene and the extraordinary tour that became part of rock 'n' roll history.
Hear their stories in their own words, bringing you closer to the people, the performances and the final weeks of Eddie Cochran's life.
EDDIE'S GUITAR TRICKS LIBRARY
Discover the secrets behind the guitar playing that helped change rock 'n' roll.
Your guide is Adrian McKenna – co-author of this definitive study of Eddie Cochran's final UK tour, professional musician and lifelong student of Eddie's extraordinary guitar technique.
Adrian has performed Eddie's music in The Eddie Cochran 65th Anniversary Show, a UK theatre production celebrating the rock 'n' roll legend's career.
Now, exclusively for this collector's edition, Adrian takes you inside some of Eddie's most memorable riffs and solos.
Watch him demonstrate the original guitar parts at full speed before slowing them down, breaking them into individual sections and explaining the techniques that made Eddie's playing so distinctive and influential.
Joined by fellow musician Martin Taylor on double bass, Adrian brings Eddie's extraordinary musicianship to life through a series of short, accessible video demonstrations.
Whether you're a guitarist wanting to master Eddie's techniques or simply a fan fascinated by his unmistakable sound, this exclusive library offers a unique insight into the music behind the legend.
WRITTEN BY MUSICIANS. DRIVEN BY A LIFETIME OF ROCK 'N' ROLL
Eddie Cochran's final UK tour has fascinated music fans for generations. Few have investigated it as thoroughly as John Firminger and Adrian McKenna.
John has been a drummer since the 1960s, including performing with Dave Berry & The Cruisers. A music writer for decades, he has published the magazine Crickets File since 1979.
Adrian is a professional musician and lifelong student of Eddie's music, whose expertise has taken him onto the stage performing in The Eddie Cochran 65th Anniversary Show.
Together, they've spent years tracking down rare photographs, original documents and the memories of people who witnessed Eddie's final tour.
ACCLAIMED BY THE MUSIC PRESS
★★★★★ Beat Magazine
“Includes rare original photos and archive material and goes through the tour, venue by venue, to be arguably the most definitive study of the dates ever put to paper."
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U.K. Rock 'n' Roll Magazine
“As entertaining and poignant as the important document of rock 'n' roll history it has become.”
★★★★★ Vive Le Rock!
“Goes into more detail on that final tour than any publication before... fascinating light shed onto the reality as opposed to the folklore.”
★★★★★ Record Collector
“Colourful, glossy...exhaustively researched... (the authors) map out the whole tour...”
Product FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions...
How is this different from previous editions of the book?
This new edition features 15 additional pages of fascinating research and a brand-new cover. But that's just the beginning.
For the first time, the book is accompanied by a complete immersive experience, including nearly two hours of exclusive film which include interviews with Vince Eager and Dave Berry, more than 100 additional archive photographs and visuals, and Eddie's Guitar Tricks Library, featuring exclusive video demonstrations by co-author Adrian McKenna.
Every collection also includes a Certificate of Authenticity, collector's bookmark and premium gift-wrapping.
Strictly limited to 1,000 copies worldwide, this is much more than an expanded book – it's the complete Eddie Cochran collector's experience of his final tour.
Why is this £59.95?
The expanded collector's edition of Eddie Cochran: A Fast Moving Beat Show, featuring 15 additional pages of research and a brand-new cover.
Nearly two hours of exclusive film, including interviews with Vince Eager and Dave Berry, who both knew Eddie and Gene Vincent, alongside filmed conversations with the authors and footage from the original book launch featuring Richard Hawley.
More than 100 additional archive photographs and visuals uncovered during years of research by co-author Adrian McKenna, many of which have never appeared in the book.
Eddie's Guitar Tricks Library, featuring exclusive video demonstrations by Adrian McKenna, exploring the riffs, solos and techniques behind Eddie's extraordinary guitar playing.
A specially produced Certificate of Authenticity confirming that your book forms part of this exclusive edition, limited to just 1,000 copies worldwide.
An exclusive collector's bookmark.
Premium gift-wrapping, including black tissue paper and the Dirty Stop Outs seal.
Access to the dedicated online digital archive, bringing together all the exclusive films, photographs and additional material.
FREE UK delivery with Royal Mail Tracked 24. International delivery is available, with postage calculated at checkout.
How many copies are available?
This edition is strictly limited to 1,000 copies worldwide. Every collection includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Once all 1,000 copies have sold, this edition will not be reprinted.
How do I access the exclusive films and digital archive?
Your collection includes access to a dedicated online archive, where you can enjoy the exclusive interviews, additional photographs and Eddie's Guitar Tricks Library. Access instructions are included with your purchase.
Do I need to be a guitarist to enjoy Eddie's Guitar Tricks Library?
Not at all. Adrian McKenna demonstrates some of Eddie's most memorable guitar riffs and solos, explaining the techniques that made his playing so influential. The short films are designed to appeal to musicians and fans alike.
Is UK delivery free?
Yes. Every collection includes free UK delivery with Royal Mail Tracked 24. International delivery is also available, with postage calculated at checkout.
What is the certificate of authenticity?
Every collection includes a specially produced Certificate of Authenticity confirming that your book is part of this exclusive collector's edition, strictly limited to just 1,000 copies worldwide.
STRICTLY LIMITED TO 1,000 COPIES WORLDWIDE
Eddie Cochran - The Complete Final Tour Experience – The Ultimate Collector's Collection
The complete Eddie Cochran experience includes:
- Expanded fifth anniversary collector's edition book with 15 additional pages and brand new cover.
- Nearly two hours of exclusive film, including interviews with Vince Eager and Dave Berry.
- More than 100 additional archive photographs and images.
- Eddie's Guitar Tricks Library, featuring exclusive video demonstrations by co-author Adrian McKenna.
- Certificate of Authenticity and bookmark.
- Premium gift-wrapping and exclusive digital archive access.
- FREE UK delivery with Royal Mail Tracked 24.
- International delivery available – postage calculated at checkout.