Eddie Cochran was on the threshold of becoming a superstar as the 1960s began. He already was as influential in Europe as Elvis had been at a similar stage in his career. He was booked for a major European tour with Gene Vincent and Billy Fury. Before embarking on the European tour Eddie wanted to first play before his main fan base in England. The tour got a tumultuous welcome by fans, including future Beatle George Harrison who attended almost every performance. On April 17, Eddie, girlfriend Sharon Sheeley and Gene Vincent headed for the airport in a chauffeured limousine. On the way a tire blew out and the driver lost control. The car rammed into a lamp post and Eddie died within a few hours from multiple head injuries. Shortly after his death, Eddie's last hit, "Lonely," topped the charts. This poster for the March 28th show at the Hippodrome in Manchester, only 20 days before his death, is beautifully signed by all the name performers and is matted and framed. An astounding piece of early rock n roll history. Poster and signatures NM.