John Robert "Joe" Cocker, OBE (20 May 1944 – 22 December 2014)
was an English rock and blues singer and musician who came to popularity
in the 1960s. He was known for his gritty voice, spasmodic body
movement in performance, and cover versions of popular songs,
particularly those of The Beatles.
Cocker's cover of The Beatles' "With a Little Help from My Friends" reached number one in the UK in 1968. He performed the song live at Woodstock in 1969, and at the Party at the Palace concert for the Golden Jubilee of Elizabeth II in 2002. His version also became the theme song for the TV series The Wonder Years. His 1974 cover of "You Are So Beautiful", reached number five in the US. Cocker was the recipient of several awards, including a 1983 Grammy Award for his US number one "Up Where We Belong", a duet with Jennifer Warnes.
In 1993 Cocker was nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Male, in 2007 was awarded a bronze Sheffield Legends plaque in his hometown, and in 2008 he received an OBE at Buckingham Palace for services to music. Cocker was ranked number 97 on Rolling Stone's 100 greatest singers list.
On 22 December 2014 it was announced that Cocker had died of cancer.
Cocker's cover of The Beatles' "With a Little Help from My Friends" reached number one in the UK in 1968. He performed the song live at Woodstock in 1969, and at the Party at the Palace concert for the Golden Jubilee of Elizabeth II in 2002. His version also became the theme song for the TV series The Wonder Years. His 1974 cover of "You Are So Beautiful", reached number five in the US. Cocker was the recipient of several awards, including a 1983 Grammy Award for his US number one "Up Where We Belong", a duet with Jennifer Warnes.
In 1993 Cocker was nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Male, in 2007 was awarded a bronze Sheffield Legends plaque in his hometown, and in 2008 he received an OBE at Buckingham Palace for services to music. Cocker was ranked number 97 on Rolling Stone's 100 greatest singers list.
On 22 December 2014 it was announced that Cocker had died of cancer.
Joe Cocker.1969- Joe Cocker!
Joe Cocker.1969- With A Little Help From My Friends
Joe Cocker.1970- Mad Dogs & Englishmen (Live)
Joe Cocker.1971- Something to Say
Joe Cocker.1974- I Can Stand A Little Rain
Joe Cocker.1975- Jamaica Say You Will
Joe Cocker.1976- Stingray
Joe Cocker.1978- Luxury You Can Afford
Joe Cocker.1982- Sheffield Steel
Joe Cocker.1984- Civilized Man
Joe Cocker.1986- Cocker
Joe Cocker.1987- Unchain My Heart
Joe Cocker.1989- One Night Of Sin
Joe Cocker.1990- Live
Joe Cocker.1991- Night Calls
Joe Cocker.1994- Have A Little Faith
Joe Cocker.1995- The Long Voyage Home (4CD)
Joe Cocker.1996- Organic
Joe Cocker.1997- Across From Midnight
Joe Cocker.1997- Famous
Joe Cocker.1998- Blues & Ballads
Joe Cocker.1999- No Ordinary World
Joe Cocker.2002- Respect Yourself
Joe Cocker.2004- Heart & Soul
Joe Cocker.2007- Classic Cocker
Joe Cocker.2007- Hymn For My Soul
Joe Cocker.2009- Live At Woodstock
Joe Cocker.2010- Hard Knocks
Joe Cocker.2012- Fire It Up
Joe Cocker.2013- Fire It Up Live