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Title: RIP Joe Cocker
Post by sweetcharmedlife on Dec 22^nd, 2014 at 1:03pm

Another legend gone. RIP Joe.
http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-30582761
The singer song-writer from Sheffield had a career lasting more than 40 years with hits including You Are So Beautiful and Up Where We Belong.

His agent Barrie Marshall confirmed that he had died of an undisclosed illness.

He said he was "simply unique" and "it will be impossible to fill the space he leaves in our hearts."

Known for his gritty voice, Cocker began his singing career in the pubs and clubs of Sheffield in the 1960s before hitting the big time.

He was propelled to pop stardom when his version of The Beatles' With A Little Help from My Friends reached number one.

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.

He was honoured with an OBE in 2007.

Title: Re: RIP Joe Cocker
Post by Holden on Dec 22^nd, 2014 at 4:32pm

Damn dudes, stop dying on us already!

Title: Re: RIP Joe Cocker
Post by sweetcharmedlife on Dec 22^nd, 2014 at 4:42pm

Looks like 70 is the new 27.

Title: Re: RIP Joe Cocker
Post by MrPleasant on Dec 22^nd, 2014 at 4:49pm

Sad sad sad,

I don't know what to say.

Title: Re: RIP Joe Cocker
Post by Kilroy on Dec 22^nd, 2014 at 5:19pm

I worn out my neighbors 8 track
Of Mad Dogs an Englishmen

http://youtu.be/wKNJj6MsGfI

Title: Re: RIP Joe Cocker
Post by Miss_You on Dec 22^nd, 2014 at 6:45pm

Another one gone. What a bummer. Lung cancer. RIP Joe xxx

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Post by Tom on Dec 22^nd, 2014 at 6:55pm

Really bad news, RIP Joe, one of the best voices in rock

Title: Re: RIP Joe Cocker
Post by Bluzdude on Dec 22^nd, 2014 at 8:33pm

I'm sure glad I was able to see him perform. What a talent. Joe will be missed. RIP

Title: Re: RIP Joe Cocker
Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Dec 22^nd, 2014 at 9:02pm

I saw him with Bobby Keys and Nicky Hopkins during the 1977 tour. What a GREAT show, what a great touring band, a dead-drunk touring btw

Title: Re: RIP Joe Cocker
Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Dec 22^nd, 2014 at 9:19pm

Title: Re: RIP Joe Cocker
Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Dec 22^nd, 2014 at 9:41pm

http://youtu.be/LBo2ScqR7dg

Title: Re: RIP Joe Cocker
Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Dec 22^nd, 2014 at 9:50pm

http://heavy.com/news/2014/12/rip-joe-cocker-dead-dies-cause-of-death-funeral/

2. Cocker Got His Start in 1963 When He Opened for the Rolling Stones

Title: Re: RIP Joe Cocker
Post by sweetcharmedlife on Dec 22^nd, 2014 at 10:48pm

Bluzdude wrote on Dec 22^nd, 2014 at 8:33pm:

I'm sure glad I was able to see him perform. What a talent. Joe will be missed. RIP

One of those that I always wanted to see. But never did.

Title: Re: RIP Joe Cocker
Post by mojoman on Dec 22^nd, 2014 at 11:14pm

Holden wrote on Dec 22^nd, 2014 at 4:32pm:

Damn dudes, stop dying on us already!

exactly. terrible end for a rough year. rest in peace mr sheffield steel!!

Title: Re: RIP Joe Cocker
Post by Factory Girl on Dec 23^rd, 2014 at 3:39am

RIP Joe Cocker.

Title: Re: RIP Joe Cocker
Post by Irina on Dec 23^rd, 2014 at 5:18am

RIP Joe Cocker...

Title: Re: RIP Joe Cocker
Post by Edith Grove on Dec 29^th, 2014 at 5:45am

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=26b_1315119865

Title: Re: RIP Joe Cocker
Post by Bitch on Jan 3^rd, 2015 at 5:02pm

Love the name, Cocker. Its so suggestive, isn't it? RIP Joe!

Title: Re: RIP Joe Cocker
Post by Paranoid Android on Jan 3^rd, 2015 at 10:19pm

Bitch wrote on Jan 3^rd, 2015 at 5:02pm:

Love the name, Cocker. Its so suggestive, isn't it? RIP Joe!

Haywood Jablomie is an even better one

Title: Re: RIP Joe Cocker
Post by Bitch on Jan 4^th, 2015 at 11:50am

and Mike Hunt, as in the Mike Hunt Band. (Female RS Tribute band)

Title: Re: RIP Joe Cocker
Post by Paranoid Android on Jan 4^th, 2015 at 8:15pm

Well...keeping with the theme...let's just hijack this a bit further:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYOmOLbyz8o

This is so funny I almost drove off the road when I first heard this...

Title: Re: RIP Joe Cocker
Post by Plink on Jan 5^th, 2015 at 7:19pm

veering back on topic...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcEW2dj6Dfk

I saw the A.R.M.S concert in LA. There were many huge names on the bill (Beck, Clapton, Page, Bill, Charlie, etc) but I thought Joe Cocker stole the show and I wasn’t even that familiar w/ his body of work. A couple of weeks later he came into a music store where I was working. I was so touched by his performance of “You Are So Beautiful” @ A.R.M.S that I was still thinking about it, so I approached him, introduced myself, and told him how much it had moved me. He said “My name’s Joe, so nice to meet you” and gave me a hug. He went on to say that he was happy I appreciated his performance so much. He was warm, humble and kind. Rest In Peace, Joe.

Title: Re: RIP Joe Cocker
Post by sweetcharmedlife on Jan 5^th, 2015 at 9:57pm

Plink wrote on Jan 5^th, 2015 at 7:19pm:

I had forgotten about that. I saw the A.R.M.S. concert. But I was so young, I don't remember much of it.