Joe Cocker

British singer

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Born:May 20, 1944

Died:December 22, 2014

Age at death:70

Manner of death:Natural Causes

Cause of death:Lung Cancer

Zodiac Sign:Taurus

Height:1.74 m (5′9″)

Children:0

Born in:Sheffield, United Kingdom

Residence:Crawford, United States

Buried in:United States

Languages:English

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Links

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Famous For

Movies & TV

Across the UniverseWoodstockGeorge Harrison: Living in the Material WorldMad Dogs & EnglishmenJoe Cocker: Mad Dog with Soul

Songs & Albums

9½ WeeksUp Where We BelongGolden Stag FestivalWith a Little Help from My FriendsJoe Cocker!

Awards

OBEGrammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals

Joe Cocker

British singer

Biography

John Robert "Joe" Cocker (20 May 1944 – 22 December 2014) was an English singer known for his gritty, bluesy voice and dynamic stage performances that featured expressive body movements. Most of his best known singles were interpretations of songs written by others, such as "Feelin' Alright" and "Unchain My Heart", though Cocker composed original songs for most of his albums as well, often in conjunction with songwriting partner Chris Stainton. Cocker's debut album featured a recording of the Beatles' "With a Little Help from My Friends", which was featured as its title track and brought him to near-instant stardom. The song reached number one in the UK in 1968 and became a staple of his many live shows (Woodstock and the Isle of Wight in 1969, the Party at the Palace in 2002) and was also known as the theme song for the late 1980s American TV series The Wonder Years. Cocker continued his success with his second album, which included a second Beatles song, "She Came In Through the Bathroom Window". A hastily thrown-together 1970 US tour led to the live double-album Mad Dogs & Englishmen, which featured an all-star band organised by Leon Russell. His 1974 recording of "You Are So Beautiful" reached number five in the US, and became his signature song. Cocker's best-selling song was the US number one "Up Where We Belong", a duet with American singer-songwriter Jennifer Warnes that earned a 1983 Grammy Award. He released a total of 22 studio albums over a 43-year recording career. In 1993, Cocker was nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Male Solo Artist. He was awarded a bronze Sheffield Legends plaque in his hometown in 2007, and received an OBE the following year for services to music. Cocker was ranked number 97 on Rolling Stone's 100 greatest singers list. He was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in November 2025.

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Photos

Joe Cocker en concert sur la scène Landaoudec lors du festival du bout du Monde à Crozon dans le Finistère (France).

Концерт британского певца Джо Кокера в рамках X Международного инвестиционного форума в Сочи.

Live on the 29th of July, 1992. Kiel, Germany. The Nordmarksportfeld, Joe Cocker. From July 19th to 7th of August I attended a course in Kiel, Germany. Published under Creative Commons in the Metapolisz DVD line. All of the photos and vids in the Metapolisz DVD line are under Creative Commons and can be used even for commercial – for profit – purposes. Recommended Citation Derzsi Elekes Andor: Metapolisz DVD line http://nektar.oszk.hu/en/manifestation/2623913 Sources: Setlist not reconstructed: https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/genesis/1992/nordmarksportfeld-kiel-germany-2bd7985a.html Tags. Joe Cocker Genesis Kiel Germany Metapolisz

Live on the 29th of July, 1992. Kiel, Germany. The Nordmarksportfeld, Joe Cocker. From July 19th to 7th of August I attended a course in Kiel, Germany. Published under Creative Commons in the Metapolisz DVD line. All of the photos and vids in the Metapolisz DVD line are under Creative Commons and can be used even for commercial – for profit – purposes. Recommended Citation Derzsi Elekes Andor: Metapolisz DVD line http://nektar.oszk.hu/en/manifestation/2623913 Sources: Setlist not reconstructed: http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/genesis/1992/nordmarksportfeld-kiel-germany-2bd7985a.html Tags. Joe Cocker Genesis Kiel Germany Metapolisz

Genesis live, July 29th, 1992 Kiel, Germany. The Nordmarksportfeld. From July 19th to 7th of August I attended a course in Kiel, Germany. Published under Creative Commons in the Metapolisz DVD line. All of the photos and vids in the Metapolisz DVD line are under Creative Commons and can be used even for commercial – for profit – purposes. Recommended Citation Derzsi Elekes Andor: Metapolisz DVD line http://nektar.oszk.hu/en/manifestation/2623913 Sources: Setlist not reconstructed: https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/genesis/1992/nordmarksportfeld-kiel-germany-2bd7985a.html Tags. Genesis Kiel Germany Metapolisz