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The Flaming Lips Interview - Part One

The Flaming Lips Interview - Part One

We talk to Wayne Coyne backstage at London's Troxy, who reveals interesting folklore surrounding the venue, and the importance of putting 'on a show'. Plus, watch some live footage of The Flaming Lips' performance.

NME Video News - 13 November 2009

NME Video News - 13 November 2009

This week, find out who's topping the NME Chart, Wayne Coyne gets naked for the new Flaming Lips video, and we report the sad death of Chk Chk Chk's Jerry Fuchs.

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Wayne Cochran and the C.C. Riders on the Jackie Gleason Show.

Wayne Cochran and the C.C. Riders on the Jackie Gleason Show. (04:28)

Wayne Cochran and the CC Riders on one of their first television performances. The song "Get down with it" on the Jackie Gleason show. An cd compilation was released in Australia but can be found on Amazon.com and...

Wayne Cochran and the C.C. Riders.

Wayne Cochran and the C.C. Riders. (03:49)

Wayne Cochran and his Riders show off their moves. Anyone else think they should be in the Hall of Fame? Or maybe I'm just biased. A cd compilation came out in Australia only but is available on amazon.com and other...

Wayne Cochran - Last Kiss - 1st press on Gala

Wayne Cochran - Last Kiss - 1st press on Gala (02:30)

From 1961. This was Waynes 2nd record.

Wayne Cochran - Going Back To Miami

Wayne Cochran - Going Back To Miami (02:59)

Wayne Cochran singing Going Back To Miami

Wayne Cochran on guitar.

Wayne Cochran on guitar. (06:18)

Wayne Cochran on Tom Snyder. The only time I've found him playing guitar on tv. Starts w/ a blues version of Old Time Rock n Roll, then gets wild. Enjoy.

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Wayne Cochran Biography

Wayne Cochran (born 1939 in Thomaston, Georgia) is a soul singer, known for his outlandish outfits and white pompadour. He is sometimes referred to as The White Knight of Soul.

Cochran is best known today for writing the song "Last Kiss", which he performed with his band the C.C. Riders. Although it was not a success for him, later covers by J. Frank Wilson and Pearl Jam became hits.

Wayne Cochran currently is a minister in Miami, Florida.

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Wayne Cochran's Best Songs

  • 1. Some-A Your Sweet Love
  • 2. Last Kiss
  • 3. Going Back to Miami
  • 4. The Coo
  • 5. Chopper 70
  • 6. Goin' Back To Miami
  • 7. Boom Boom
  • 8. Get Down With It
  • 9. I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man
  • 10. Little Bitty Pretty One
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