English singer known for a raspy, soulful voice and transformative interpretations of rock, soul and blues material; rose to fame in the late 1960s with landmark recordings and performances.

Born in Sheffield on 20 May 1944; died 22 December 2014. Gained prominence with the 1968/1969 period (album With a Little Help From My Friends and Woodstock performance). Frequently praised for cover versions and live intensity; reviews and biographies note struggles with alcohol and drugs.

Reviews praise Joe Cocker's raspy, soulful voice and his gift for transforming covers into definitive versions. Key albums discussed include With a Little Help From My Friends, Mad Dogs & Englishmen and Joe Cocker!. Reviews note memorable live intensity (Woodstock, Fillmore East) and recurring personal struggles.

For:Fans of classic rock, soul and blues; listeners who appreciate interpretive vocalists and historic live performances.

 one of the most beautiful voices of all time, one of those you'd think belong to a black man from Georgia, like his idol Ray Charles, and not to a white man from Sheffield.

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 As has recently happened to several other musical legends of the seventies, Joe Cocker passed away at the threshold of old age without managing to cross it, and perhaps enjoy it;

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 The live album was released in August, reaching number 2 in America, a great result, a great show, perhaps the pinnacle of success for the English singer.

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