Hank Cochran undergoes surgery
Wednesday, April 7, 2010 – Hank Cochran had an aneurysm repaired March 31 before it burst, according to his publicist.
"Cochran's doctors discovered an aortic aneurysm the size of a grapefruit," said his publicist. "Thanks to the quick intervention of doctors, Hank was rushed into surgery, and the aneurysm was repaired before it burst - an outcome that would have proved fatal for the 74-year old legend of song."
The publicist said Cochran was in "good spirits."
Among the songs penned by Cochran were I Fall to Pieces and Make the World Go Away.
More news for Hank Cochran
- 03/26/20: "Wichita Lineman," "Make the World Go Away" make National Recording Registry
- 04/06/12: Hank Cochran bio doc coming soon
- 07/15/10: Hank Cochran ("I Fall to Pieces") dies at 74
- 10/01/08: Hank Cochran recovers from cancer
- 02/28/07: Country Music Hall of Fame presents Hank Cochran program
CD reviews for Hank Cochran
Country fans worth their salt know songwriting legend, Hank Cochran, writer of such monster songs as "I Fall To Pieces," "The Chair," "A-11," "Make The World Go Away," "She's Got You" and many more. His new album is full of lesser-known tunes, mostly written or co-written by Cochran.
Though known for his songwriting, Cochran can more than hold his own as a vocalist. The slow ballads are the best. Though the album starts with a forgettable version of ("I Didn't Know God Made) Honky Tonk Angels," ...
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