Date of Birth: May 20, 1944
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Date of Death: December 22, 2014
Biography
Joe Cocker was an English rock and blues singer renowned for his gritty voice, spasmodic body movement in performance, and distinctive renditions of popular songs. Born in Sheffield, England, Cocker first gained fame in the late 1960s with his cover of The Beatles’ “With a Little Help from My Friends”, which reached number one in the UK in 1968. His performance at the Woodstock Festival in 1969 is also considered iconic. Over his career, Joe Cocker released 22 studio albums and numerous live albums. He received several awards, including a Grammy Award for his duet with Jennifer Warnes, “Up Where We Belong”. Despite his struggles with substance abuse, Cocker managed to maintain a successful career until his passing in 2014.
5 Interesting Facts about Joe Cocker
1. Joe Cocker’s cover of “With a Little Help from My Friends” was used as the theme song for the television series “The Wonder Years”.
2. He was awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) in 2007 for his contribution to music.
3. Cocker’s distinctive stage presence included flailing arm movements, which were often mimicked by comedians and fellow musicians.
4. His 1970 Mad Dogs & Englishmen tour featured a large ensemble of musicians and was documented in a live album and a concert film.
5. Joe Cocker had a cameo appearance in the movie “Across the Universe”, performing “Come Together”.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Joe Cocker
1. “You can leave your hat on.”
2. “Don’t you know we’re all riding on the Marrakesh Express?”
3. “I get by with a little help from my friends.”
4. “The only thing growing in my garden of love was a single red rose.”
5. “I was going to be a plumber.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of his career, Joe Cocker’s net worth was estimated to be around $60 million.
Children
Joe Cocker had no biological children. However, he was a stepfather to his wife’s son, who he considered his own.
Relevant Links
1. [Joe Cocker Official Website](http://www.cocker.com
2. [Joe Cocker Biography on Biography.com](https://www.biography.com/musician/joe-cocker
3. [Joe Cocker’s Woodstock Performance on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POaaw_x7gvQ
4. [Joe Cocker’s Grammy Award Win](https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/joe-cocker
5. [Joe Cocker on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0170596/
