John Robert " Joe " Cocker OBE (20 May 1944 – 22 December 2014) was an English singer known for his gritty, bluesy voice and dynamic stage performances that featured expressive body movements. …

Dec 18, 2025 · Joe Cocker was a British blues-rock singer known for his raspy voice who became one of the most distinctive vocalists of his generation. Over his more than five-decade-long career, he …

On this day, December 22, 2025, marks the 11th anniversary of the death of Joe Cocker – an artist whose voice has been indelibly etched into the collective musical memory. Eleven years ago, he ...

May 2, 2025 · Joe Cocker has – at last – been announced as a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It's long overdue. Billy Idol, Joe Cocker and Bad Company nominated for the Rock and Roll …

Joe Cocker’s gritty, soul-drenched voice emerged via his big brother’s late ‘50s skiffle band, and in smoky, early ‘60s pubs where he sang blues standards. His reputation as a spellbinding performer, …

Joe Cocker was a once-in-a century artist – a songwriter's dream come true. When Joe Cocker took a great melody and a sympathetic lyric all bets were off. He didn't so much as interpret the tune ...

Dec 6, 2025 · Explore Joe Cocker’s biography, celebrating his gritty voice, unforgettable covers, and the musical career that made him a soulful rock icon.

About Joe Cocker was a once-in-a century artist – a songwriter’s dream come true. When Joe Cocker took a great melody and a sympathetic lyric – all bets were off. He didn’t so much as interpret the …

Joe Cocker passed away on December 22, 2014, after a battle with lung cancer, leaving behind a legacy that continues to resonate. His voice, filled with grit and soul, turned familiar songs into unforgettable …

May 25, 2025 · Joe Cocker, who called Crawford, Colorado, home in his later years, was inducted into the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class earlier this year.