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22-02-2025
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KISS Collaborator Karl Cochran, 61, Killed in Freak Accident Involving His 90-Year-Old Mom
Guitarist Karl Cochran, known for his collaborations with KISS, has died after a car accident in Bridgewater, N.J., local police confirmed. He was 61. Cochran was in the passenger seat of a 2015 Subaru Legacy when it crashed into a tree around 7:20 a.m. local time on Wednesday, Feb. 19, Bridgewater Township Police Department said. His 90-year-old mother, Arna Chocran, was driving. "She backed the vehicle across the front yard and struck a tree, ejecting" Cochran, police added. The incident occurred on private property. Cochran was airlifted to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick via New Jersey State Police NorthSTAR, "with life threatening injuries" where he died. PEOPLE reached out to Bridgewater police and its Traffic Safety Bureau on Friday, Feb. 21. Related: Rick Buckler, Drummer for The Jam, Dies at 69 KISS paid tribute to Cochran with a touching post on X Thursday, Feb. 20. "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," the post, which showed a photo of Cochran and KISS guitarist Paul Stanley smiling together. The band continued, "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." 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… — KISS (@kiss) February 20, 2025 KISS' Bruce Kulick also shared kind words on X, stating that news of his death "was gut wrenching to hear." "Karl was a fantastic musician who I worked with in a band called ESP (Eric Singer Project). He was a gentle giant who was taken too soon from all of us." He shared that Cochran suffered a stroke "many years ago," however, the health scare "took nothing away of his spirit, love and humanity. It made him even more special in his own unique way." "As a frequent guest on the Kiss Kruise everyone that met him was touched with his smile and his special passion of life. My condolences to his family and his wonderful fiancé Ger Fasano who was his loving partner. RIP 😭." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Bridgewater Township Police Department's Traffic Safety Bureau is investigating the crash with Somerset County Prosecutor's Office, authorities said. PEOPLE contacted the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office for comment. Those with any information are urged to contact Officer Cole Taggert of the Bridgewater Police Traffic Safety Bureau at (908)722-4111 ext. 4088 or the Bridgewater TIPS line at 877-660-INFO (4636). Read the original article on People
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21-02-2025
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KISS Collaborator Karl Cochran Killed in Tragic Car Accident Involving 90-Year-Old Mother
The post KISS Collaborator Karl Cochran Killed in Tragic Car Accident Involving 90-Year-Old Mother appeared first on Consequence. 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. KISS Collaborator Karl Cochran Killed in Tragic Car Accident Involving 90-Year-Old Mother Heavy Consequence Staff Popular Posts Post Malone Fronts Nirvana Reunion at SNL 50th Anniversary Concert: Watch Dan Aykroyd and Bill Hader Will Be Absent From SNL's 50th Anniversary Special: Report Lady Gaga Sings "Dick in a Box" in Epic Lonely Island Medley at SNL 50th Anniversary Concert: Watch SNL50: Eddie Murphy As Tracy Morgan Competes Against Tracy Morgan in Black Jeopardy Eddie Vedder Calls Back Elvis Costello During Epic SNL 50 Performance: Watch Creed and Nickelback Lead 2025 Summer of '99 and Beyond Festival Subscribe to Consequence's email digest and get the latest breaking news in music, film, and television, tour updates, access to exclusive giveaways, and more straight to your inbox.
