Biography (Joe Cocker)

Joe Cocker OBE (born 20 May 1944 - Sheffield, England) is an English rock/blues singer who came to popularity in the 1960s, most known for his gritty voice and his cover versions of popular songs, particularly those of The Beatles.

Joe Cocker is the youngest son of a civil servant. In 1961 Joe by day, worked as an apprentice gas fitter and by night, in dark suit and bow tie, became Vance Arnold singing with The Avengers in rough Sheffield pubs. The set included songs by mentor Ray Charles "What'd I Say" and "Georgia on My Mind." Vance Arnold and the Avengers biggest moment came in 1963 when they supported The Rolling Stones at Sheffield City Hall, and brought the house down.

The following year Joe left the Gas Board and released his first single, a cover of The Beatles "I'll Cry Instead." His band, Joe Cocker Big Blues,...

Album Records (Joe Cocker)

With A Little Help From My Friends You Can Leave Your Hat On You Are So Beautiful Unchain My Heart Come Together Feelin' Alright Summer In The City Delta Lady Up Where We Belong Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood When The Night Comes Woman To Woman The Letter N'Oubliez Jamais She Came In Through The Bathroom Window Have A Little Faith In Me Night Calls Could You Be Loved My Father's Son Hard Knocks

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