21-02-2025
KISS Collaborator Karl Cochran Killed in Tragic Car Accident Involving 90-Year-Old Mother
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Karl Cochran, a veteran rock guitarist who collaborated with KISS and played with singer Joe Lynn Turner, among others, was killed in a tragic car accident involving his 90-year-old mother on Wednesday morning (February 19th) in Bridgewater, New Jersey.
According to the 61-year-old Cochran was a passenger in the car, and was ejected when the 2015 Subaru Legacy his mother Arna was driving struck a tree while backing up in a front yard. Cochran was taken by helicopter to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, where he died from his injuries.
Cochran was a member of KISS guitarist Ace Frehley's solo band in the 1990s, and co-wrote the KISS song 'Into the Void' with Frehley on the band's 1998 reunion album Psycho Circus. He was also a member of The Eric Singer Project, featuring the longtime KISS drummer.
In addition to his associations with KISS musicians, Cochran was known for his work with singer Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow, Deep Purple), appearing on a number of the vocalist's solo recordings.
Cochran suffered a stroke in 2014, but continued to work in music as a producer and engineer, as well as a guitar and bass teacher.
KISS paid tribute to Cochran upon learning of his passing, sharing a photo of the guitarist with Paul Stanley, and writing, 'Our dear friend Karl Cochran was killed in a car accident on Feb. 19th. Karl was a vocalist and guitarist extraordinaire who suffered a massive stroke but never stopped fighting to make his way back. He was loved by our fans worldwide through his appearances worldwide and was a constant inspiration as our guest on our KISS Kruises. Our deep condolences to Geri and family.'
Joe Lynn Turner offered a lengthy tribute, which read in part, 'For me personally I have lost a brother, friend and partner. Now there will always be a missing part of my heart. I shall always remember and celebrate with love for the time I was fortunate enough to share with his incredible character and boundless spirit.'
Our condolences go out to Karl Cochran's family and friends during this difficult time.
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