%privacy_policy%. She made me realize people still wanted to hear me sing, and convinced me I could escape the downward spiral.. Cocker, known for his rasping voice, rose to fame with his cover of the Beatles song With a Little Help from My Friends, which went to No 1 in 1968. And a legend in the world of music. But there was no rehab back in those days. John Robert Cocker (The Sheffield Soul Shouter, The One and Only), Pam Baker (11 October1987 - 22 December2014)( his death). Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. He was 70.. Drag images here or select from your computer for Joe Cocker memorial. He was without a doubt the best rock/soul singer to ever come out of Britain, said his agent, Barrie Marshall. Canada, Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Sir Paul McCartney said he was a lovely guy who "brought so much to the world". Sad to hear of Joe Cockers passing. The couple did not have children. His rep, Barrie Marshall, speaking to the BBC, said that Cocker was simply unique and that it will be impossible to fill the space he leaves in our hearts. In an official statement, Cockers label, Sony Music said: John Robert Cocker, known to family, friends, his community and fans around the world as Joe Cocker, passed away on December 22, 2014 after a hard fought battle with small cell lung cancer. Besides a tour to Germany with Eric Clapton and Joe Cocker, Tina Turner released his song, "On Silent Wings" in 1996, which reached #24 on the charts. People mistook for me being ill, like I had palsy. 2023 BBC. Updated He is from UK. This article was amended on 29 December 2014 because an earlier version referred to the pianist Leonard Russell. His wife is Pam Baker (11 October1987 - 22 December2014)( his death). While the group had reached some acclaim prior to its appearance at Woodstock, it was Cockers iconic appearance there that brought him the most notice. Human error to blame for deadly train crash, says Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 20 May. The two sang the lines of the song alternately. Joe created nearly 40 albums and toured extensively around the globe. He is survived by his wife Pam Baker Cocker and step-daughter Zoey Schroeder. Switch to the light mode that's kinder on your eyes at day time. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Sad to hear of Joe Cocker's passing. ALBUM: Joe Cocker/With a Little Help From My Friends (1969) MVC Rating: 5.0/$$$$. ", 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. By: Funeralwise | Date: Mon, December 22nd, 2014. The Sheffield-born singer performed at the Isle of Wight Festival in 1969, Cocker, pictured here at Los Angeles airport in 1972, had shot to fame in the 1960s, Cocker's duet with Jennifer Warnes Up Where We Belong won a Grammy and an Oscar, Cocker was recognised with an OBE for services to music in 2007, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. The Sheffield-born singer had a career lasting more than 40 years, with hits including You Are So Beautiful and Up Where We Belong. Vanessa Childers Lair Photography Nestled in Crawford, Colorado, sits Mad Dog Ranch, the former estate of late rock singer Joe Cocker and his wife Pam. Make sure that the file is a photo. A system error has occurred. Gonna play it now RIP., Singer-songwriter Frank Turner tweeted: Wow. Despite performing alongside musicians such as Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin and releasing several successful cover songs, including his take on the Box Tops The Letter, which became his first US top 10 hit, Cocker began to struggle with alcohol and drug abuse, and returned to Sheffield in 1971. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Joe Cocker I found on Findagrave.com. Last year, his arena tour across Europe saw him achieve a number one album in Germany and give what was to be his final concert in Hammersmith, London, in June. Bush shakes hands with . December 22, 2014, 2:08 PM. Sheffield, Metropolitan Borough of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. 2. . Cocker was known for his spasmodic movements on stage, where he often flailed his arms as he sang. The singer had performed live as recently as last year. Mr Marshall described Cocker as a "true star" who was also "a kind and humble man who loved to perform. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. 22 December 2014 (aged 70) John Robert Cocker OBE (20 May 1944 - 22 December 2014), better known as Joe Cocker, was an English rock singer. The British musician, who emerged during the Woodstock era, was best known for his. Our deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers are with the family and friends. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. She made me think positively. His agent Barrie Marshall said Cocker, who died after battling lung cancer, was "simply unique". Great voice & spirit. ). There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. His rendition was hysterically portrayed on Saturday Night Live in 1976 by John Belushi. Joe Cocker obituary is not public at the time, we will share more as we learn about the obituary and possibly the funeral. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. "We had the joy to work with this wonderful man for almost 30 years. based on information from your browser. Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr have led the tributes to rock and blues singer Joe Cocker, who has died at the age of 70 . His duet with Jennifer Warnes, Up Where We Belong - from An Officer And A Gentleman - hit number one and went on to win both a Grammy and an Academy Award in 1983. CNN Joe Cocker, the British blues-rock singer whose raspy voice brought plaintive soul to such hits as "You Are So Beautiful" and the duet "Up Where We Belong," died Monday after a battle. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. He began to sing publicly when he was 12. So sad to hear about Joe Cocker. Facebook user, Sharon Cesario also . He was also well-known for his Mad Dogs and Englishmen Tour of 1970, which visited 48 cities across the US. People were drawn to Joe Cocker from the start of his career (in 1960, when he formed a band with three of his school friends) because of his distinctive voice, his enthusiastic air guitar playing on stage . Cocker held benefits at his ranch that contributed to the $1 million-plus that his charity, the Cocker Kids Foundation, gave to local children. Opinion: Colorado farms going fallow? appreciated. Singer Joe Cocker, whose career spanned more than 50 years, has died after a long battle with lung cancer. Cockers stage performances were legendary and energetic, he explained his style in an interview with the Guardian: I actually saw myself with Eric Clapton you know you see all your old stuff on YouTube now and I was horrified at myself, with my arms just flailing around. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? And I honor his memory. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Cocker, a blues and rock singer, was arguably best known for his cover of With A Little Help From My Friends, which he performed in a famously erratic fashion at Woodstock. Powered by. Cocker was born in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, and was singing with local bands by the time he was a teenager. Joe Cocker has died at age 70 The husky-voiced English singer, whose rise to fame was buoyed by his 1969 Woodstock performance, has succumbed after long battle with lung cancer By George Varga. We have estimated He has stated that around a third of all . Cocker, an interpreter more than a writer, became a. According to differing family stories, Cocker received his nickname of Joe either from playing a childhood game called "Cowboy Joe", or from a . The 17,000-square-foot home the couple built was host to personal concerts and a garden, where, in a juxtaposition to the hard-partying, drug-using reputation he held in the 1970s, the rocker tended to his tomatoes. Billy Joel performs "With A Little Help From My Friends" as a tribute to Joe Cocker at Madison Square Garden in New York City on September 17, 2014. A long time resident of the US, Cocker and his wife resided at a ranch in Colorado. He released his second album, Joe Cocker!, in the same year, featuring covers of songs originally performed by artists such as Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen. I am so sorry for Pam, but really for everyone in the North Fork Valley. Joe created nearly 40 albums and toured extensively around the globe. Known for his gritty voice, Cocker - a former gas fitter - began his singing career in the pubs and clubs of Sheffield in the 1960s before hitting the big time. His death, aged 70, was confirmed by Barrie Marshall, his agent for more than 30 years, who said Cocker was without a doubt the greatest rock/soul voice ever to come out of Britain and remained the same man throughout his life. Joe Cocker 575. Why Famous: his gritty voice, his spasmodic body movement in performance. Pam Baker's relationship with Joe Cocker ended when Joe Cocker died on December 22, 2014. 5. Oops, something didn't work. The Associated Press and staff writer Matt Miller contributed to this report. His London-based agent, Barrie Marshall, said Cocker died Monday of lung cancer in Colorado, where he has lived for the past two decades. Rock won't ever sound the same. His London-based agent, Barrie Marshall, said Cocker died Monday of lung cancer in Colorado, where he has lived for the past two decades. Singer Joe Cocker, best known for his cover of The Beatles' With A Little Help From My Friends, has died aged 70. Joe Cocker's net worth He was aged 70 at the time. He became known for his raspy voice and wild hip gyrations on stage, and rose to fame with his covers of popular songs, including the Beatles' song "With a Little Help From My Friends," which went to number one in 1968. Brian and I and our family are truly sorry to hear of the loss of Denise. She made me realise people still wanted to hear me sing, and convinced me I could escape the downward spiral. I knew him through the years as a good mate and I was so sad to hear that he had been ill and really sad to hear today that he had passed away. He soon learns her death was no accident. Joe Cocker: From Woodstock to digital music. Well, well, well don't get confused with Joe Cocker and his married life. Try again later. Jesse Paul is a former Denver Post reporter. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. RAFA RIVAS/AFP/Getty. David Wolff - Patrick/Redferns via Getty Images. Autoplay. This has been corrected to say Leon Russell. This browser does not support getting your location. He credited his wife, Pam, with helping him get sober. "He was simply unique," Marshall, who has not yet responded to ABC News' request for comment, added in the statement. 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