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Joe Cocker OBE (born 20 May 1944) is an english rock/blues singer who came to popularity in the 1960s, and is most known for his gritty voice, reminiscent of Eric Burdon, and his cover versions of popular songs, particularly those of The Beatles. Joe Cocker was born in Sheffield, England, 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. |
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Latest News in english
about Joe Cocker
Chilton delivers incredible mix of R&B, soulful pop with Boxtops Date: 28 Nov 2009
The Buffalo News -
NIAGARA FALLS -- Some 42 years ago, a Memphis bar band happened upon a young white kid who, somehow, sang like an old blues singer. They hired him. Within a few months, the band had a massive hit, in the form of “The Letter,” a soulful pop song that would eventually be covered to stunning effect by Joe Cocker, but in the meantime was content to become a Top 40 hit for the Boxtops.
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Students tear down walls to mark anniversary Date: 10 Nov 2009
Carroll County Times -
The smell of sauerkraut wafted through the air of McDaniel College’s Memorial Square as video of Joe Cocker’s performance at the Concert for Berlin was projected on a screen.
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Snub club Date: 30 Oct 2009
New York Post -
THE Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is celebrating its 25th with mega concerts at Madison Square Garden. You’ll hear Aretha Franklin but not Chubby Checker, Metallica but not Iron Maiden. That’s because they’re not in the HOF. Neither are Joe Cocker, the ...
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Obituary: Dee Anthony / Rock music power broker in 1970s Date: 28 Oct 2009
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette -
Dee Anthony, who managed the careers of Peter Frampton, Joe Cocker and others with a blunt, streetwise style that made him a rock power broker in the 1970s, died Sunday in Norwalk, Conn.
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Dee Anthony, Manager to Rocker Peter Frampton, Dies at 83 Date: 27 Oct 2009
New York Times -
Mr. Anthony managed the careers of Peter Frampton, Joe Cocker and others with a blunt, streetwise style that made him a rock power broker in the 1970s.
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Town Park closed to intramural teams for at least a week Date: 28 Sep 2009
Telluride Daily Planet -
The mud told the story. As the rains fell on crowds listening to Joe Cocker on Friday night in Town Park, many hoped that would be the worst weather they’d see. As the weekend progressed, those hopes were dashed as sheet after sheet of rain and even hail fell on the blues lovers.
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Telluride Blues & Brews Festival Date: 28 Sep 2009
Montrose Daily Press -
Singer/songwriter Joe Cocker performs on the opening day of the 16th annual Tellluride Blues and Brews Festival in Telluride Friday. The festival ended Sunday.
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Telluride Blues & Brews Festival Date: 26 Sep 2009
Montrose Daily Press -
Singer/songwriter Joe Cocker performs on the opening day of the 16th annual Tellluride Blues and Brews Festival in Telluride Friday. The festival ended Sunday.
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