Keith Richards, Sting, Yungblud Reflect on Eddie Cochran's Influence in 'Don't Forget Me' Doc Trailer

"We all wanted to be Eddie," Richards remarks in the trailer for the upcoming film, set to premiere next month at the Raindance Festival.

By Kory Grow

May 25, 2026

Eddie Cochran, a rock pioneer who passed away at the young age of 21 in 1960, left behind a legacy of iconic tracks such as "Summertime Blues," "C'mon Everybody," and "Somethin' Else." These songs significantly influenced the evolution of pop music in the years that followed. The new documentary, Don't Forget Me, will debut at London's Raindance Film Festival on June 26, delving into Cochran's enduring impact on the genre.

In the film's trailer, Keith Richards expresses, "We all wanted to be Eddie," capturing the essence of Cochran's appeal. The documentary weaves together interviews with a range of influential figures, along with rare archival footage and recreations of notable events in Cochran's life. Notable contributors include Alice Cooper, Rod Stewart, Sting, Ronnie Wood, Roger Daltrey, John Waters, Billy Idol, and Yungblud, with additional insights provided by family members. One family member reflects, "For the whole family, Eddie was the baby and our precious one." Yungblud adds his appreciation in the trailer, stating, "There ain't no punk rock without Eddie Cochran."

Filmmaker Kristy Bell, known for projects such as A Bird Flew In and Quant, collaborated closely with the Cochran family on this documentary, which received support from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Universal Music Enterprises. Bell expressed her gratitude, stating, "It has been the deepest honor to be entrusted by Eddie Cochran's family to tell his story. His life burned fast and bright, but the ripples of his sound reached across oceans and decades, shaping the very language of rock & roll. Don't Forget Me is not just the title of this film: It is Eddie's own plea, echoed in autograph books and in the lives he touched. My hope is to bring him vividly back into the world's consciousness, to remind us not only of what we lost, but of the brilliance he gave."

The film, produced by Goldfinch Entertainment, will culminate in a posthumous honor for Cochran at the Raindance Festival, where he will receive the Raindance Icon Award, as reported by Variety. This prestigious award will eventually be showcased at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.