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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsJoe Cocker, Legendary Musician, DEAD At 70
Singer Joe Cocker has died at age 70, reports the BBC.
The singer-songwriter best known for his cover of The Beatles' "With a Little Help From My Friends," died after a battle with lung disease, reports The Yorkshire Post.
Sony Music released an official statement on Monday, remembering the talented musician:
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. Mr. Cocker was 70 years old. Joe Cocker was born 5/20/1944 in Sheffield, England where he lived until his early 20s. In 2007 he was awarded the OBE by the Queen of England. His international success as a blues/rock singer began in 1964 and continues till this day. Joe created nearly 40 albums and toured extensively around the globe
Cocker is survived by his wife of 27 years, Pam; his brother, Victor; his step-daughter, Zoey Schroeder; and his two grandchildren, Eva and Simon Schroeder.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/22/joe-cocker-dead_n_6367648.html
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Joe Cocker, Legendary Musician, DEAD At 70 (Original Post)
Segami
Dec 2014
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He was a trailblazer. Incredible singer/songwriter. We will miss you, Joe. :'-( eom
BlueCaliDem
Dec 2014
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uppityperson
(115,677 posts)1. :(
And crap, I am getting old.
BlueCaliDem
(15,438 posts)2. He was a trailblazer. Incredible singer/songwriter. We will miss you, Joe. :'-( eom
WorseBeforeBetter
(11,441 posts)3. Another performance, decades later...
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RIP, Joe.
RIP, Joe.
Scurrilous
(38,687 posts)4. RIP
Tom_Foolery
(4,691 posts)5. RIP...
ohheckyeah
(9,314 posts)7. That just sucks - one of
my favorites.
bluesbassman
(19,372 posts)8. Bummed. Another incredible talent lost.
RIP Joe, you will be missed.