Today In Music History - April 17 Apr 17, 2011 2:17:29 GMT -5 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by jpkansas on Apr 17, 2011 2:17:29 GMT -5 1960 - Eddie Cochran died in Bath, England, from severe brain injuries sustained in a car crash near Chippenham, Wiltshire. Gene Vincent was seriously injured in the accident. www.on-this-day.com/onthisday/thedays/music/apr17.htm