Joe Cocker
John
Robert "Joe" Cocker, OBE (born 20 May 1944) is an English rock and
blues singer, who came to popularity in the 1960s, and is most known for his
gritty voice, his idiosyncratic arm movements while performing, and his cover
versions of popular songs, particularly those of the Beatles.
He
is the recipient of several awards, including a 1983 Grammy Award for his #1
hit "Up Where We Belong", a duet he performed with Jennifer Warnes.
He was ranked #97 on Rolling Stone's 100 greatest singers list.
Birth
name: John Robert Cocker
Also
known as: Vance Arnold, "The Sheffield Soul Shouter"
Born:
20 May 1944 (age 67), Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK
Genres:
Blues, rock, blues-rock, blue-eyed soul
Occupations:
Musician, songwriter, actor
Instruments:
Vocals, harmonica, guitar, drums
Years
active: 1960–present
Labels:Regal
Zonophone, A&M, Capitol, EMI, Decca
Associated
acts: The Grease
Picture:
Song:
Concert:
Joe Cocker in Concert Live in Baden-Baden, "Organic Tour" 1996
Interview:
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